The assumed annual hospitalization costs and the assumed hazard rate for mortality conditional on HAQ score. HR for mortality is applied to age and sex mortality rates.
| HAQ Score | Assumed Hospitalization Costs per Year | HAQ Score at Model Entry | HR for Mortality (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0–0.59 | £168* | 0.000 | 1.00 (referent) |
| 0.60–1.09 | £103 | 0.125–0.375 | 1.4 (1.1–1.8) |
| 1.10–1.59 | £365 | 0.500–0.875 | 1.5 (1.2–1.9) |
| 1.60–2.09 | £524 | 1.000–1.375 | 1.8 (1.4–2.2) |
| 2.10–2.59 | £1246 | 1.500–1.875 | 2.7 (2.2–3.5) |
| 2.60–3.00 | £2688 | 2.000–2.375 | 4.0 (3.1–5.2) |
| 2.500–3.000 | 5.5 (3.9–7.7) |
↵* US$206. HAQ: Health Assessment Questionnaire.