Health Indicators Across Provinces

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to health indicators and outcomes across provinces, focusing on statistics and determinants of health.

Life expectancy

The average period that a person may expect to live, typically measured at birth.

Premature mortality

The death of an individual before the average age of death in a certain population, often expressed in potential years of life lost.

Infant mortality

The death of an infant before his or her first birthday, typically measured as a rate per 1,000 live births.

Self-reported health

An individual's own assessment of their health status, often categorized as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor.

Mortality due to cancer

The rate of death caused by cancer, typically measured per 100,000 population.

Mortality due to heart disease and stroke

The rate of deaths resulting from heart disease and stroke, usually normalized per 100,000 population.

Mortality due to respiratory diseases

The number of deaths caused by respiratory diseases, expressed per 100,000 population.

Mortality due to diabetes

The number of deaths caused by diabetes, presented as a rate per 100,000 population.

High blood pressure

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, which can lead to health complications.

Self-reported mental health

The measurement of an individual's own perception of their mental health status, often reflecting levels of well-being.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat, often defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

Suicide rates

The number of suicides per 100,000 population, often used as a measure of mental health and social wellbeing.

Determinants of health

Factors that influence health status, including social, economic, and physical environments, as well as individual characteristics.

Ischemic heart disease

A disease characterized by reduced blood supply to the heart, often leading to heart attacks.

Health accessibility

The ease with which individuals can obtain needed medical services and care.

Indigenous population

The original inhabitants of a region, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada.