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Match the following vital events with their corresponding information:
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:
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:
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:
Match the following key functions of nurses in vital statistics with their activities:
Match the following types of presentations with their examples:
Match the following types of presentations with their examples:
Match the following uses of vital statistics with their purposes:
Match the following uses of vital statistics with their purposes:
Match the following registration types with their details:
Match the following registration types with their details:
Match the following vital statistics concepts with their definitions:
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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