Term: Crude Hospitalization Rate

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The number of persons who had at least one hospitalization for a specific condition in a given region, divided by the population of that region.

Related terms 

• Conditions
• Crude Rate
• Determination of Rates
• Rate Standardization
• Regions in Manitoba

References 

• Cohen MM, MacWilliam L. Population Health: Health Status Indicators. Volume II: Tables and Figures. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)
• Frohlich N, Markesteyn T, Roos NP, Carriere KC, Black C, De Coster C, Burchill CA, MacWilliam L. A Report on the Health Status, Socio-Economic Risk and Health Care Use of the Manitoba Population, 1992-93 and Overview of the 1990-91 to 1992-93 Findings. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] [Summary] (View)