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| Epidemiology | Is the study of the distribution of disease, illness and injury in and the likely causes of particular groups or populations. |
| Infant Mortality | Number of infant deaths per 1000 live births in first year of life |
| Morbidity | The incidence of poor health or illness in a given population |
| Mortality | Death rate or amount of deaths in a given population over a period of time. |
| Life Expectancy | Average number of years of life remaining to a person at a particular age, based on the current death rates. |
| Potential Years of Life Lost | Number of potential years of lost of life in a population as a result of premature death. |
| Prevalence | The existing number of cases of disease in a given population at a point in time. |
| Incidence | The rate of occurrence of new cases that occur in a given population at a point in time. |
| Health Indicators | Specific measures that reflect health status or progress towards or away from health goals. |
| Socio-Economic Status | Is a persons status in society; determined by income, education, employment, and other economic factors such as house and car ownership. |
| Social justice | A value that recognises the need to establish supportive environments for all people, reduce or eliminate inequality and promote inclusiveness of diversity. |
| Determinants | Are the underlying or associated factors that influence the likelihood of illness or disease. |
