Table 4
The most cost effective health interventions for the developing world
($25 or less per DALY saved)

Potential intervention	Type of intervention
DPT/Polio immunization	Immunization
Measles immunization	-//-
BCG immunization (to prevent childhood TB)	Mass chemoprophylaxis
Hepatitis B immunization	-//-
Iodization of salt	-//-
Fortification of suger with vitamin A	-//-
Mass administration of anthelmintics to high risk groups	-//-
Iodine injections for pregnant women	-//-
Oral iron supplements for pregnant women	-//-
Promotion of breastfeeding	Behavior change
Smoking prevention/cessation programs	-//-
Promotion of condom use (to prevent both excess births and STDs)	-//-
Malaria control with chemical pesticides	Environmental control
Blood donor screening for HIV in high prevalence areas	Mass screening
Treatment of measles with vitamin A	Clinical
Antibiotic treatment of acute respiratory infections	-//-
Ophtalmic ointment to prevent gonococcal infection in newborns	-//-
TB chemotherapy	-//-
Leprosy chemotherapy	-//-
Cataract removal	-//-
* excluding HIV

Source: World Bank, Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 1993