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What is the ultimate objective of a health information system?

To gain information

To transmit information required for organizing and operating health services

To process and analyze information

To improve action (correct)

What is the definition of a health system?

Meaningful collection of facts or data.

All the activities whose primary purpose is to promote, repair or maintain health. (correct)

Any collection of components that work together to achieve a common objective.

Systems that provide specific information support to the decision-making process at each level of an organization.

What does a health information system involve?

Collection of facts and data

Only the collection and processing of information

Only the transmission of information

Collection, processing, analysis, and transmission of information (correct)

What is the definition of an information system?

Systems that provide specific information support to the decision-making process at each level of an organization. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a health information system?

To provide information support for decision-making and action Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of cancer?

Abnormal growth of cells Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the increase in cancer incidence and mortality?

Changes in lifestyle and environment Signup and view all the answers

In which countries is cancer the second leading cause of death?

Developed countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the global percentage of deaths caused by all forms of cancer?

9% Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a tumor has progressed beyond a certain stage?

The eventual death of the affected patient Signup and view all the answers