Chapter 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Health Status
An individual OR population’s overall health
Taking into account:
- life expectancy
- amount of disability
- levels of disease risk factors
Self-assessed Health Status
an overall measure of a population’s health based on a person’s own perceptions of their health
Life Expectancy
An indication of how long a person can expect to live if death rates do not change
Mortality
The number of deaths caused by a particular disease, illness, or other environmental factor
Mortality Rate
Equivalent to the number of deaths in the population during a specified time period, divided by the total number of persons in the population during the specified time period
Morbidity
Refers to ill-health in an individual and the levels of ill-health in a population or group
Rates of Hospitalisation
The number of patients who experience an episode of admitted patient care
Psychological Distress
Refers to an individuals overall level of psychological strain or pain, and the unpleasant feelings and emotions an individual experiences that interferes with their ability to perform daily activities
Core Activity Limitation
Needing assistance with:
- self-care
- mobility
- communication
Disability
An impairment of a body structure or function that results in a limitation in activities or a restriction in participation
Burden of Disease
Disability Adjusted Life Year (DALY)
Years of Life Lost (YLL)
The
Years Lost Due to Disability (YLD)
The non-fatal component of the disease burden; a measurement of the healthy years lost due to diseases or injuries
Incidence
The number or rate of cases of a particular condition during a specific time
Prevalence
The number or proportion of cases of a particular disease or condition present in a population at a given time
Overweight
A condition in which a persons weight is above ‘normal’ weight or they have a body mass index of 25 or less than 30
Obese
When a persons weight is above ‘normal’ weight or they have a body mass index of 30 or more
Trauma
A persons response to a major or catastrophic event that is so overwhelming it leaves that person unable to come t terms with it
Chronic Condition
An ongoing physical or mental condition that causes impairment or functional limitations
