Question

A variety of summary measures including morbidity, mortality, disability and associated costs are frequently used to assess public health. These summary measures are often used in combination, as one measure alone may not accurately reflect the true state of public health. While it is understood that a single summary measure is insufficient in describing the health of a population, there is also controversy as to which measures of public health best characterize the public’s health (Thacker, 2006). Identify and describe the characteristics that you believe a public health summary measure should possess.

Answer 1

Answer: Public health measures should includes public health such as morbidity, mortality rates etc. The health condition of the people and the awareness among people about the proper health.

The mortality rates is directly proportional to the health of the people and their concern regarding health. All the measures used in combination as everything is correct related such as the treatment of patients is connected to the cost of the healthcare treatment. Due to increased cost of treatment, people are unable to avail proper treatment.