Explain the difference between DALYs and QALYs.

Explain the difference between DALYs and QALYs.

• A. DALYs measure years of healthy life lost due to disability or premature death; QALYs measure years of life adjusted by quality of life for health interventions.
• B. DALYs measure financial costs; QALYs measure patient satisfaction.
• C. DALYs and QALYs are identical measures.
• D. DALYs measure only life expectancy; QALYs measure only age.

Answer: (A)