MEASURING HEALTH STATUS Flashcards
1
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Epidemiology
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The mathematical study of disease or illness in a given population over a period of time.
2
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Mortality
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The number of people within a population which have died in a given year.
3
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Infant mortality
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The death rate for those under 1 year of age within a given population.
4
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Morbidity
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The measure of disease or illness rates within a given population.
5
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Life expectancy
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The average amount of years a person is expected to live.
