Base case and sensitivity analysis results in a Markov model of effectiveness and cost effectiveness* of dark chocolate consumption according to compliance levels versus no dark chocolate consumption over 10 years in prehypertensive/hypertensive people with metabolic syndrome, free of cardiovascular disease and diagnosed diabetes. Values are base cases (interquartile ranges)
| Compliance level | Cardiovascular events prevented/10 000 population | Years of life saved | Monies available annually per person | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-fatal | Fatal | $A | $ | ||
| 100% compliance | 70 (55-85) | 15 (5-20) | 40 (15-60) | 40 (29-55) | 42 (31-58) |
| 90% compliance | 60 (50-80) | 10 (5-20) | 35 (5-55) | 37 (26-51) | 39 (27-54) |
| 80% compliance | 55 (40-70) | 10 (5-15) | 30 (10-50) | 32 (22-45) | 34 (23-47) |
*Defined by potential monies available for it to be considered cost effective.
$A1.00 (£0.62; €0.77; $0.99).