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Term: Standardized Mortality Ratio (0-74 Years)
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
The mortality rate for ages 0 - 74 years. It is commonly referred to as a measure of premature mortality.
Related terms
- Indicators of Need
- Mortality Indicators
- POPULIS
- Premature Mortality
- Premature Mortality Rate (PMR)
- Rate Standardization
- Standardized Mortality / Morbidity Ratio (SMR)
References
- Roos NP, Shapiro E. From research to policy: what have we learned? Med Care 1999;37(6 Suppl):JS291-JS305. [Abstract] (View)
- Roos NP, Shapiro E. Monitoring the Winnipeg Hospital System: The First Report. 1990-1992 . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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