Morbidity Statistics
INDEXCONTENTS 1. Uses of morbidity statistics .......... 1.1 Ascertainment of population health status 1.2 Study of the determinants of population health 1.3 Evaluation of effects of services...... 2. Methods of data collection........... 2.1 Continual reporting............ 2.2 Surveys of sickness............ 3. Data-handling techniques ........... 3.1 Clerical handling............. 3.2 Simple machines............. 3.3 Electronic computers........... 3.4 Selection of methods........... 3.5 Record linkage.............. 4. Elements and methods of analysis 4.1 Statistical units............... 4.2 Rates.................. 4.3 Classification............... 4.4 Publication of data............ 5. Training of personnel............. 5.1 Professional health statisticians....... 5.2 Intermediate or operational personnel . . . 5.3 Statistical clerks ............. 6. Future developments ............. 6.1 Methods................. 6.2 Subject matter..............
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