This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
The number of deaths prevented as a result of paicular health programme is best evaluated by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Cost accounting, B. Cost benefit analysis, C. Cost effective analysis, D. None of the above
C: Cost effective analysis
Answer: C: Cost effective analysis 
Explanation: Cost effective analysis evaluates the benefits of a paicular health programme in terms of results achieved, like number of lives saved or number of days free from disease. Ref: Park 22nd edition pg: 814.