Term: Extremes Of Age

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-01-05

Definition:

This is a health status indicator measuring the proportion of people under 25, who are more susceptible to injury, and people over 74, who are more susceptible to chronic diseases and death.

Related concepts 

• Health Status Indicators

Related terms 

• Demographic Profile
• Health Status Indicators

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)