Discuss the use of epidemiology Flashcards
Epidemiology
The study of patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in population.
Mortality
The number of deaths in a population over a specific time
Infant Mortality
The death of an infant (less than 1 years old)
Incidence
The number of new cases of a disease or condition in a population over a specifc period
Prevalence
The proportion of a population that is affected by a disease or condition at a specific point in time
Morbidity
Having a disease or a symptom of disease
Top 5 male mortality causes
coronary heart disease, dementia, lung cancer, cerebrascular disease, pulmonary disease
Top 4 Female mortality causes
dementia, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, lung cancer, pulmonary disease
why are mortality rates important
Provides vital information about health of a population - evaluation of health strategies and interventions, guides planning and policy making.
Infant mortality rate
3.2 infant deaths per 1000 live births. Australia has one of the lowest mortality rates in the world.
Life expectancy for a male
81.2 yrs
Life expectancy for a female
85.3 yrs
