Discussion: Targeting is making trade-offs

J Nutr. 2005 Apr;135(4):894-7. doi: 10.1093/jn/135.4.894.

Abstract

The previous articles presented different aspects of targeting: the implicit political implications, the trade-offs in giving power to different stakeholders to decide and to implement targeting, perceptions of frontline workers in implementing a program, and a technical article about selecting a scale for targeting, which we review in greater detail. It is well recognized that targeting results in a trade-off between not serving those who should be served and including those who should not be served. Less well recognized are the trade-offs that are the consequences of deciding between using indicators of risk vs. using indicators that predict benefit.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Health Policy*
  • Humans
  • Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
  • United States