intro global health and pharmacotherapy Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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crude mortality rate
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dividing deaths by population, used for comparing groups, not individuals
2
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case fatality rate
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confirmed deaths divided by confirmed cases
3
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infection fatality rate
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risk of death for individuals in the population, estimated numbers
4
Q
SDG
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sustainable development goals, wishing to be achieved by 2030
5
Q
triple billion target
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includes universal health care, protection from health emergencies and enjoying better health and well-being
6
Q
drug drug interaction
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may occur when patients take more than one drug, over the counter drugs or have unusual diets resulting in failure of therapy or toxicity
