Measuring Health status Flashcards
1
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Role of Epidemiology
A
The study of the rates and patterns of illness, disease and injury amongst specific population groups.
This identification of a health trend is then used to establish health priorities and to guide the decision making, resource allocations etc.
2
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What can it tell us?
A
Provides data about morbidity and mortality rates, and therefore health status of a population
3
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Who uses it?
A
Hospital, health professionals, health promotions
