Term: Q1/Q5 Ratio

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-12-13

Definition:

Ratio used to represent the difference in a variable (e.g. provision or use of medical services, health status) between the wealthiest (Q5) and poorest (Q1) income quintiles. A ratio of 1 signifies the lack of difference between the two quintiles.

Related concepts 

• Construction of Census Income Quintiles
• Income Quintiles Based on the 1996 Census

Related terms 

• Income Quintiles / Income Quintile

References 

• Roos LL, Traverse D, Turner D. Delivering prevention: the role of public programs in delivering care to high-risk populations. Med Care 1999;37(6 Suppl):JS264-JS278. [Abstract] (View)