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Incidence
The number or rate of new cases of a particular condition present in a population during a specific time
Life expectancy
An indication of how long a person can expect to live. It is the number of years of life remaining to a person at a particular age if death rates do not change
Burden of disease
A measure of the impact of disease and injuries. Specifically, it measures the gap between current health status and an ideal situation where everyone lives to an old age free of disease and disability. Burden of disease is measured in DALY. (Disability Adjusted Life Year)
Mortality
The number of deaths caused by a particular disease, illness or other environmental factor
Health status
An individuals or populations overall health taking into consideration life expectancy, amount of disability and levels of disease risk factors
Morbidity
Refers to ill health in an individual, and the levels of ill health in a population or group
Mental dimension of health
A state of well-being in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can make a contribution to their community
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