Kuolevuusluvut
Kuolevuusluvut, also known as mortality rates, are statistical measures used to describe the frequency of death within a population over a specific period. They are crucial indicators of a population's health, well-being, and the overall impact of various factors such as disease, lifestyle, and environmental conditions. These rates are typically calculated as the number of deaths in a given population divided by the size of that population, often expressed per 1,000 or 100,000 individuals.
There are several types of kuolevuusluvut, each providing a different perspective. Crude death rate is the
Analyzing kuolevuusluvut helps public health officials and researchers identify trends, assess the effectiveness of health interventions,