Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is demography?
What is demography?
The science of vital and social statistics like marriages, births, and deaths of the population.
Demography only studies the social aspects of the population.
Demography only studies the social aspects of the population.
False
The term 'demography' was coined by _________.
The term 'demography' was coined by _________.
John Grant
Which of these is a demographic feature?
Which of these is a demographic feature?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is a vital statistic?
Which of the following is a vital statistic?
Signup and view all the answers
What are health indicators?
What are health indicators?
Signup and view all the answers
Morbidity refers to the health of a population in terms of wellness.
Morbidity refers to the health of a population in terms of wellness.
Signup and view all the answers
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Signup and view all the answers
What does the mortality rate indicate?
What does the mortality rate indicate?
Signup and view all the answers
What leads to a healthier locality according to morbidity?
What leads to a healthier locality according to morbidity?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Demography
- Demography is the study of population characteristics like births, deaths, and marriages.
- It also encompasses the study of population size, density, and distribution.
- Key figures in Demography include John Grant, who coined the term.
Demographic Data
- Demographic data is crucial for public health efforts because it helps understand who is affected by health problems and when they occur.
Demographic Features
- Population data includes the number of males, females, and households.
- Population density is calculated by dividing the number of people by the area.
- Communication services include television, radio, newspapers and telecommunication facilities like telephone services
- Land use includes categories like residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, specialized, and exempt areas.
Physical Infrastructure
- Road infrastructure includes types of roads, such as concrete, asphalt, gravel, earth fill, and the length of roads.
- Transportation includes various modes of transport such as jeepneys, tricycles, and buses.
- Water supply sources may include baths, deep wells, and chlorinated water systems:
Social Features
- Health status data includes the following
- The leading 10 causes of mortality and morbidity
- Infant mortality rate
- Number and percentage of malnourished children (0-11 months, 1-4 years, 5-6 years)
- Health facilities and services include hospitals, lying-in centers, clinics, their locations, services offered, and personnel.
Vital Health Statistics
- Vital statistics are the systematic study of vital events such as births, illnesses, marriages, divorces, separations, and deaths
- The data collected includes information on the events themselves and the individuals involved.
- Data is compiled, analyzed, evaluated, presented, and disseminated in statistical form.
Health Indicators
- Health indicators are information that helps describe and monitor the health status of a population.
- Indicators are used to develop, implement, and evaluate public health programs.
Marriage as a Health Indicator
- A healthy community is marked by intact marriages for their intended purpose.
- Planned marriages, with couples marrying at the right time and with the right partners, also indicate a healthy community.
- Divorce or separation are indicators of an unhealthy community.
Morbidity as a Health Indicator
- Lower rates of illnesses in a community indicate a healthier environment.
Migration as a Health Indicator
- High rates of migration can lead to:
- Increased congestion in destination areas.
- Depletion or utilization of health resources intended for the expected population.
- Increased chances of transfer or spread of communicable diseases.
Life Expectancy as a Health Indicator
- Life expectancy is the average number of years a person is expected to live. It is based on factors such as, health, lifestyle, and environmental conditions.
Mortality as a Health Indicator
- Mortality is the number of deaths in a population. Lower mortality rates are a sign of a healthier population.
Fertility/Birth
- Fertility refers to the ability to reproduce.
Morbidity
- Morbidity refers to being sick or diseased, as well as injuries and disabilities in a population.
Migration/Social Mobility
- Migration or social mobility refers to the act of transferring from one locality to another.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Explore the fascinating field of demography which investigates population characteristics, size, and distribution. This quiz covers key figures and essential concepts related to demographic data and features, emphasizing their impact on public health and infrastructure. Test your knowledge on how these elements shape our understanding of populations.
