Term: Health Utilities Index

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-06-21

Definition:

A generic health status index, developed at McMaster University's Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, which measures health status and health-related quality of life.

For more information see the Health Utilities Group / Health Utilities Index web site at McMaster University.

References 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)