Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Excess Mortality / Death
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
If the SMR for a particular region is higher than the provincial SMR, then it is considered to be excessive.
Related terms
- Determination of Rates
- Excess Rates
- Health Status Indicators
- POPULIS
- Rate Standardization
- Standardized Mortality / Morbidity Ratio (SMR)
- Standardized Mortality / Morbidity Ratio (SMR) - Province
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)
- Cohen MM, MacWilliam L. Population Health: Health Status Indicators. Volume I: Key Findings. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy & Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)
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