Term: Demographic Series

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A set of demographic indicators that identify the proportion of each province's population that falls within specific groups known to have high health care needs, including: percentage of population over 65, Registered Indians, median age (actual and projected), and demographic projections.

Related terms 

• Demographic Data
• Demographic Projections

References 

• Shanahan M, Gousseau C. Interprovincial Comparisons of Health Care Expenditures. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1997. [Report] [Summary] (View)