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  • Public Health
  • Health Economics
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Fall injuries on ice and snow pose a significant public health challenge in cold climates.
  • Ice cleat distribution programs exist but are typically limited to older adults (≥65).
  • The comparative cost-effectiveness of different ice cleat distribution strategies remains under-evaluated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of various age-based ice cleat distribution strategies.
  • To determine the optimal age threshold for ice cleat eligibility.
  • To compare targeted distribution versus universal or no distribution.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort simulation model integrating local average treatment effects and health belief models was developed.
  • The model incorporated age-specific injury risks, compliance rates, costs, and quality-adjusted life year (QALY) losses.
  • Cost-effectiveness was assessed from a societal perspective using probabilistic sensitivity analyses.

Main Results:

  • The optimal eligibility threshold for ice cleat distribution was identified as ≥55 years (acceptable range: 42-72).
  • Universal distribution may be acceptable under specific conditions (restrictive purchasing, targeting non-users) but is unlikely to be optimal.
  • No distribution was preferable when behavior change was short-lived or costs were viewed solely from a healthcare perspective.

Conclusions:

  • Age-targeted ice cleat distribution is more cost-effective than universal provision and preferable to no distribution.
  • Current programs targeting only older adults (≥65) may be suboptimal.
  • Extending ice cleat eligibility to middle-aged adults could enhance societal cost-effectiveness and reduce fall injuries.