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The importance of health statistics include the following EXCEPT
The importance of health statistics include the following EXCEPT
Refers to the application of statistical methods & techniques to the study of vital facts, such as
those concerning births, deaths, & illnesses
Refers to the application of statistical methods & techniques to the study of vital facts, such as those concerning births, deaths, & illnesses
A list of information which would determine the health of a particular community like
population CBR, CDR, IMR, MMR, etc
A list of information which would determine the health of a particular community like population CBR, CDR, IMR, MMR, etc
Refers to the measure of pregnancy wastage, death of the product of conception that occurs
prior to its complete expulsion irrespective of the duration of the pregnancy
Refers to the measure of pregnancy wastage, death of the product of conception that occurs prior to its complete expulsion irrespective of the duration of the pregnancy
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Measures the risk of dying from the causes related to pregnancy, childbirth, & postnatal. It is
the index of obstetrical care needed & received by women in the community
Measures the risk of dying from the causes related to pregnancy, childbirth, & postnatal. It is the index of obstetrical care needed & received by women in the community
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Measures the risk of dying during the first year of life. It is a good index of the general health of
the community
Measures the risk of dying during the first year of life. It is a good index of the general health of the community
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Describes the cessation of all physical & chemical processes in all living things
Describes the cessation of all physical & chemical processes in all living things
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Is a rough measure of the force of mortality on the probability of dying
Is a rough measure of the force of mortality on the probability of dying
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In obtaining the Proportion Mortality Rate (PMR), the following formula can be used
In obtaining the Proportion Mortality Rate (PMR), the following formula can be used
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It is referred as the killing power of a disease
It is referred as the killing power of a disease
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The Attack Rate can be measured by using which of the following formula?
The Attack Rate can be measured by using which of the following formula?
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This measures the frequency of occurrence of the phenomena during a given period of time. It
deals only with new cases
This measures the frequency of occurrence of the phenomena during a given period of time. It deals only with new cases
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Study Notes
The Definition of Health Statistics
- The application of statistical methods & techniques to the study of vital facts, such as births, deaths, & illnesses
- A list of information which would determine the health of a particular community like population, CBR, CDR, IMR, MMR, etc
Key Health Statistics
- Crude Birth Rate (CBR): Number of live births per 1,000 population in a year.
- Crude Death Rate (CDR): Number of deaths per 1,000 population in a year.
- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): Number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a year.
- Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR): Number of deaths of mothers during pregnancy and childbirth per 100,000 live births in a year.
- Proportion Mortality Rate (PMR): Number of deaths from a specific cause per 100,000 population in a year.
- Attack Rate: Number of new cases of a disease divided by the total population at risk, during a specific period of time.
What Health Statistics Tell Us
- Pregnancy Wastage: Measures the risk of dying from the causes related to pregnancy, childbirth, & postnatal complications.
- Infant Mortality: Measures the risk of dying during the first year of life. It's a good index of the general health of the community.
Importance of Health Statistics
- Help understand the health status of a population and identify health problems.
- Track progress towards health goals.
- Guide the development of public health programs and policies.
- Allocate resources effectively.
- Does not include "Describes the cessation of all physical & chemical processes in all living things". This is describing death, which is a result not a statistic.
- Is a rough measure of the force of mortality on the probability of dying This is describing mortality rate.
- Is referred as the killing power of a disease This is describing lethality, which is a measure of how likely a disease is to cause death.
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This quiz explores the importance of health statistics, highlighting their various uses and significance in public health. It will help you understand what health statistics can provide and identify common misconceptions. Test your knowledge on what is often overlooked in health statistics!
