Term: Socio-Economic Indicators

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-01-17

Definition:

Twenty three socio-economic indicators can be grouped into 6 categories: dwelling characteristics, education, employment, income, mobility, and social characteristics.

Related concepts 

• Socio-Economic Risk Index (SERI)
• Socioeconomic Factor Index (SEFI) - Based on the 2001 Census Data

Related terms 

• Health Utility Index
• Prototype Poor Health Status Index (PPHSI)
• Socio-Economic Status (SES)

References 

• Brownell M, Martens PJ, Kozyrskyj A, Fergusson P, Lerfald J, Mayer T, Derksen S, Friesen D. Assessing the Health of Children in Manitoba: A Population-Based Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Frohlich N, Fransoo R, Roos NP. Indicators of Health Status and Health Service Use for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Frohlich N, Mustard CA. Socio-Economic Characteristics (Population Health Information System 1991/92 - 1986 Census Version). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)