EQ-5D-5L Population Norms and Health Inequality in Colombia

ObjectivesThe EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L instruments have been used in studies of patient demographic groups Colombia, but to date there are no 5L population norms. This study aimed produce a set norms for Colombia see what insights into health inequality can be discerned from these norms.MethodsThe self-reported questionnaire was included survey representative sample 3400 adults aged 18 64 Colombia. states, mean EQ VAS, index values were obtained by sex, age, education, income group, ethnicity, residence, employment status, insurance household size. Uruguay used. Regression models investigate inequality.ResultsThe VAS value 85.3, the 0.953, 52.2% reported being state 11111. Self-reported higher men, declined age groups, lower lower-income education groups. The instrument observed more sensitive than dimensions with highest prevalence problems anxiety/depression pain/discomfort. main drivers income, education.ConclusionsThe developed this as baseline future or treatment investigations specific