Term: Arthritis Mortality

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2009-10-20

Definition:

This indicator measures the crude and adjusted mortality rate for residents age 19 and older with and without arthritis. Individuals were categorized as with or without arthritis in a two-fiscal-year period and their mortality rate was calculated in the subsequent five year period.

Related concepts 

• Arthritis - Measuring Prevalence

Related terms 

• Adjusted Rates
• Arthritis
• Crude Mortality Rate
• Mortality
• Mortality Rate

References 

• Fransoo R, Martens P, Burland E, The Need to Know Team, Prior H, Burchill C. Manitoba RHA Indicators Atlas 2009. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2009. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)