Sanitary statistics

Sanitary statistics (syn. S. medical) is a science that deals with the study and analysis of medical data related to diseases and public health. It helps determine the causes of diseases, their prevalence, as well as the effectiveness of various treatment and prevention methods.

Health statistics includes the collection, analysis and interpretation of population health data, as well as the development of recommendations for improving health and preventing disease. It is used to make health care decisions, develop programs and policies to improve population health.

One of the main tasks of sanitary statistics is to determine epidemiological indicators, such as morbidity, mortality, disability and others. These indicators make it possible to assess the level of population health and identify problem areas.

In addition, sanitary statistics also study risk factors for diseases, such as lifestyle, nutrition, environment, etc. It helps to identify risk groups and develop measures for their prevention and treatment.

In general, health statistics are an important tool for improving healthcare and raising the standard of living of the population. Its application allows for more efficient use of resources and informed decisions in the field of healthcare.