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Match the following vital events with their corresponding information:
Birth Registration = Filed within 30 days by a birth attendant Death Registration = Filed within 48 hours by a physician Stillbirth = Considered under death certificate Abortion = Dependent on the parent's decision
Match the following types of rates with their descriptions:
Crude Rate = Refers to the total living population Specific Rate = For a specific population or group Rate = Shows relationship between a vital event and exposed persons Ratio = Describes relationship between two numerical quantities
Match the following sources of health statistics with their collecting agencies:
Department of Health (DOH) = Collects health statistics Civil Registrar = Registers births and deaths in municipalities Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) = Provides statistics on population characteristics Local Civil Registrar = Handles corrections in registration details
Match the following key functions of nurses in vital statistics with their activities:
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Match the following types of presentations with their examples:
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Match the following uses of vital statistics with their purposes:
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Match the following registration types with their details:
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Match the following vital statistics concepts with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Vital Statistics
- Vital statistics encompass data collected through systematic analysis of life events such as births, deaths, illnesses, marriages, divorces, separations, adoptions, and annulments.
- These statistics offer insights into the health of a community, revealing successes and shortcomings in public health initiatives.
- Births and deaths are documented at the local municipality’s Office of the Civil Registrar.
- The Department of Health (DOH) gathers health statistics via its regional, provincial, and municipal agencies.
- Population and demographic data are accessible from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
- The Office of the Local Civil Registrar handles birth and death registration, as well as corrections to names, dates, and other details.
Uses of Vital Statistics
- Vital statistics serve as indicators of health status for individuals and entire communities.
- Disease and death statistics effectively measure the health of a community and the efficiency of its healthcare services.
Registry of Vital Events
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Certificate of Live Birth:
- Signed by the attending healthcare provider, whether a midwife, nurse, doctor, or even a student nurse.
- Filing deadline: Within 30 days of birth.
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Death Certificates:
- Must be signed by a physician.
- Filing deadline: Within 48 hours of death.
- Stillbirths fall under death certificate regulations.
- Abortion documentation depends on parental decision.
Rates & Ratios
- Rate: Represents the relationship between a vital event and the individuals susceptible to experiencing that event.
- Ratio: Describes the relationship between two numerical values or measures of events, disregarding specific time or location.
- Crude or General Rates: Based on the entire living population.
- Specific Rate: Applies to a defined population or group, focusing on the portion exposed to the event.
Data Presentation
- Community health data are displayed through tables, charts, and graphs.
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Commonly Used Graphs:
- Line or Curve Graphs
- Bar Graphs
- Area Diagrams (Pie Charts)
Nurse's Role in Vital Statistics
- Data Collection
- Data Tabulation
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Data Evaluation
- Recommendation for redirection and enhancement of specific health programs based on data analysis.
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Description
This quiz explores vital statistics, including the systematic collection and analysis of life events such as births, deaths, and marriages. Understand the roles of various governmental agencies like the Department of Health and the Philippine Statistics Authority in gathering and managing health data. Gain insights into how these statistics reflect the health status of communities.
