Term: Morbidity Burden

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-11-10

Definition:

An individual's projected need for and use of health services over time, or, the presence of illness or disease carried by a particular individual.

Related terms 

• Morbidity Index (ACG®-based)

References 

• Reid RJ, Bogdanovic B, Roos NP, Black C, MacWilliam L, Menec V. Do Some Physician Groups See Sicker Patients Than Others? Implications for Primary Care Policy in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)