Demographic and health indicators: Presentation and interpretation

摘要: This publication presents approximately 40 of the most frequently used indicators in fields population studies and public health as well explanations their meaning calculation interpretation. Demographic epidemiological are included. They first described then illustrated using official Canadian data. A final section includes a technical discussion on methodology underlying indicators. The focus book is statistical measurement "exposure to risk factors which vary widely with environment lifestyle; information incidence prevalence disease essential estimate care needs; disability (a consequence ill health) increasingly associated quality life; mortality itself because its timing causes largely reflection individual lifestyles." (EXCERPT)