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		Nevermark on Oct 29, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Are colonoscopies worth it? Any self-selection where higher risk individuals opt-in more, increases benefit/cost ratios. That seems like a pro invitation argument. (I.e. pro treatment for the invited + opt-in cohort.)

rocqua on Oct 29, 2023 [–]

But alternative screenings with a wider acceptance could have a higher 'benefit-cost' for a lower 'benefit/cost'.

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