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Term: Youden's Index

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-10-20

Definition:

The index is defined as sensitivity + specificity - 1, where sensitivity and specificity are calculated as proportions. Youden's index has minimum and maximum values of -1 and +1, respectively, with a value of +1 representing the optimal value for an algorithm.

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References 

  • Lix L, Yogendran M, Burchill C, Metge C, McKeen N, Moore D, Bond R. Defining and Validating Chronic Diseases: An Administrative Data Approach. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2006. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

  • Finlayson G, Ekuma O, Yogendran M, Burland E, Forget E. The Additional Cost of Chronic Disease in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2010. [Report] [Summary] (View)


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