Objective: Previous studies have demonstrated the effect of incontinence, and urge incontinence in particular, on patients' quality of life. This study assessed the effects of urge incontinence on quality of life and measured the value of a reduction in symptoms. Design: A self-administered...

We examine effects of age on valuation of mortality and morbidity risks using a two-stage contingent valuation survey and a sample including parents of children aged 4-17 years and adults aged 18-92. The survey used a hypothetical improved asthma therapy to elicit (1) tradeoffs between asthma...