docx Measures of morbidity and mortality, pdf Measuring health and disease lecture
Why? - Prevalence/Incidence of a new disease. Identify longitudinal trends. Are interventions effective? Differences in disease patterns by groups? Are there sufficient services?
UK Deaths 2018:
Primarily Long term
Infection → Long-term, non-communicable.
1870-2001: Life expectancy doubled, as environment has improved, healthcare developed.