Term: Standardized Mortality / Morbidity Ratio (SMR) - Low

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The SMR provides a direct comparison to the standard population, using the region with the lowest indirect adjusted rate as the comparison, instead of the provincial average.

Related terms 

• Crude Rate
• Determination of Rates
• Rate Standardization
• Standardized Mortality / Morbidity Ratio (SMR)
• Standardized Mortality / Morbidity Ratio (SMR) - Province

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)