National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR)
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Health indicators are indicative of National strength because they help us understand how people live, work and enjoy their lives.
- Population health indicators measure the progress of a nation, state or community.
- They show how its institutions respond to the needs of the population.
- They also show the adoption of practices that promote a better life.
- For example, health statistics help us understand longevity and quality of life.
- They can be used to examine:
- Differences between groups,
- Progress adopting better health practices and
- The distribution of health resources.
For example, see NationMaster.com a commercial website that offers comparisons between nations and the US states.
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