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[Mortality indicators in a small community].

A Cabrera De León1, R Gálvez Vargas, A Sierra López

  • 1Unidad Docente de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria de Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Revista De Sanidad E Higiene Publica
|January 1, 1991
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This study demonstrates how to calculate reliable death rates and life expectancy in small communities. The methods used, including broader age groups and long-term averages, can improve health indicator accuracy for primary health care teams.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Demography
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Standard death rates are difficult to calculate in small populations due to unstable denominators.
  • Primary Health Care Teams face challenges with data reliability in basic health areas with limited populations.
  • Socio-economic factors significantly impact community health indicators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a methodology for calculating reliable health indicators (death rates, life expectancy) in small, socio-economically deprived communities.
  • To assess the health status of San Matías de Taco on Tenerife Island.
  • To offer a useful approach for Health care Centres dealing with similar demographic challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Calculation of death rates and life expectancy for San Matías de Taco.

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  • Utilizing broad age groups to stabilize rate calculations.
  • Averaging data over extended time periods to smooth out fluctuations.
  • Comparing community health indicators with provincial averages.

    • Main Results:

    • The calculated death rates and life expectancy reveal a health level significantly below the provincial average for San Matías de Taco.
    • The chosen methodology proved effective in generating meaningful health indicators despite small population size.
    • The community exhibits characteristics of poor socio-economic conditions and deteriorated surroundings impacting health outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The adapted methodology of using large age groups and long-term averages can overcome the limitations of small denominators in public health.
    • This approach provides valuable health insights for small communities, enabling better public health interventions.
    • The findings highlight the need for targeted health strategies in socio-economically disadvantaged areas.