Data and Health Communication Flashcards
Biostatistics
study diseases,
disorders, and health risks
associated with certain behaviors
or health risks associated with
the local environment.
Census
Every 10 years
Provides info on general, social, & economic characteristics of U.S. population.
Attempts to account for every person & his/her residence.
– Characterizes population according to sex, age, family relationships, & other demographic variables.
– Apportionment in U.S. House based on decennial census
– Federal allocations ($) to states based on population
Surveillance
ongoing collection, analysis, interpretation of data
Mortality data
All deaths reported by law in 50 states
US Standard Certificate of Death
main cause of death entered first
on a death certificate
existing diseases and conditions
at the time of death may hold as
much epidemiological value as
the listed cause of death
Human development index
expresses capabilities of people’s
potential achievement.
index is calculated using data
regarding people’s lifespan,
education, and income.
Disability adjusted life year
Cumulative number of years lost due to ill health or disability
Health adjusted life expectancy
takes into account mortality and
morbidity. It adjusts overall life
expectancy by the amount of time lived
in less than perfect health.
data communication
ability to proficiently communicate data
findings to lay audiences.
health communication
study and use of communication
strategies to inform and influence decisions and actions to
improve health
health literacy
degree to which individuals have the capacity
to obtain, process, and understand basic health information
needed to make appropriate health decisions.
cognitive dissonance
holding two opposing beliefs at the same time
