Measures of epidemiology (HSC SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education): Quizzes
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What does mortality measure in epidemiology?
What does mortality measure in epidemiology?
Number of deaths in a time period
What does morbidity indicate?
What does morbidity indicate?
Rate of diseases affecting a community
What is life expectancy?
What is life expectancy?
Average time expected to live
What does infant mortality reflect?
What does infant mortality reflect?
Quality of maternal healthcare
Why is mortality important?
Why is mortality important?
Sets healthcare funding priorities
What does high life expectancy indicate?
What does high life expectancy indicate?
Effective health systems
What is a disadvantage of mortality data?
What is a disadvantage of mortality data?
Does not cover non-fatal conditions
What does morbidity data help identify?
What does morbidity data help identify?
Health trends for resource distribution
What is a key indicator of maternal health?
What is a key indicator of maternal health?
Infant mortality
What chronic illness is widespread in Australia?
What chronic illness is widespread in Australia?
Diabetes