Table 3 Estimated deaths averted by RNTCP from 1997–2016 CrI credible interval
From: Counting the lives saved by DOTS in India: a model-based approach
| Â | Direct effects | Indirect effects | Total lives saved |
|---|---|---|---|
DS-TB lives saved | 3.53 million (95% CrI* 2.86–4.11 million) | 2.57 million lives (95% CrI 1.80–3.09 million) | 6.25 million lives (95% CrI 4.96–7.14 million) |
MDR-TB lives saved | 0.71 million (95% CrI 0.61–0.79 million) | 0.76 million (95% CrI 0.60–0.96 million) | 1.50 million lives (95% CrI 1.22–1.74 million) |
Total lives saved | 4.23 million lives (95% CrI 3.52–4.89 million) | 3.28 million lives (95% CrI 2.58–4.02 million) | 7.75 million lives (95% CrI 6.29–8.82 million) |