Indicators to measure public health
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Identify at least 2 appropriate indicators for the following variables:
1. Religious affiliation
2. College success
3. Political activity
4. Poverty
5. Binge drinking
6. Fear of crime
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Includes appropriate indicators for the following variables:
1. Religious affiliation
2. College success
3. Political activity
4. Poverty
5. Binge drinking
6. Fear of crime
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Indicators to measure....(Public Health Research Methods)
Identify at least 2 appropriate indicators for the following variables:
1. Religious affiliation
2. College success
3. Political activity
4. Poverty
5. Binge drinking
6. Fear of crime
Health indicators are identified as "a measure that helps quantify the achievement of a goal" (Friedman). Therefore, with the idea of good health as a preset, there are various indicators which can be identified. Reports are compiled at every jurisdictional level including state and local levels such as the health departments, foundations, and human service providers. Primary care providers along with various health partners also assist with this collection. The national government as well as private partnerships are also responsible to data collection. There is also a world wide initiative that brings in the WHO and OECD organizations to assist in this effort. For each of the six ...
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