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Incidence |
The number or rate of new cases of a particular condition present in a population during a specific time |
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Life expectancy |
An indication of how long a person can expect to live. It is the number of years of life remaining to a person at a particular age if death rates do not change |
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Burden of disease |
A measure of the impact of disease and injuries. Specifically, it measures the gap between current health status and an ideal situation where everyone lives to an old age free of disease and disability. Burden of disease is measured in DALY. (Disability Adjusted Life Year) |
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Mortality |
The number of deaths caused by a particular disease, illness or other environmental factor |
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Health status |
An individuals or populations overall health taking into consideration life expectancy, amount of disability and levels of disease risk factors |
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Morbidity |
Refers to ill health in an individual, and the levels of ill health in a population or group |
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Mental dimension of health |
A state of well-being in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can make a contribution to their community |
