Public Health 1: Epidemiology data 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Where can we get numerators?
A
Census Telephone book Disease registry Courts Someone's observations A formal Study
2
Q
What are numerators and denominator?
A
Numerator: Health Event Occurs
Denominator: population from which events are drawn
3
Q
Where does denominator data come from?
A
Collect data yourself
Obtain from somewhere: Census, local school or ID Registry
International Population statistics: United Nations factbook, research agencies and W.H.O
