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Term: Standardized Mortality / Morbidity Ratio (SMR) - Province
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
The SMR provides a direct comparison to the standard population, in this case, the entire province of Manitoba.
Related terms
- Crude Rate
- Determination of Rates
- Excess Mortality / Death
- Rate Standardization
- Standardized Mortality / Morbidity Ratio (SMR)
- Standardized Mortality / Morbidity Ratio (SMR) - Low
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)
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