Chapter 16 Flashcards
1
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Life expectancy
A
The expected number of years of life that remain for a person of a given age
2
Q
Well-year
A
The equivalent of a year of complete wellness.
3
Q
Health expectancy
A
The period of life that a person spends free from disability.
4
Q
Health disparity
A
A difference in a health condition that exists between specific population groups.
5
Q
Health literacy
A
The ability to read and understand health information to make health decisions.
