Sairastuvuus
Sairastuvuus refers to the level or rate of sickness within a population. It is a key epidemiological concept used to understand the health status of communities and track disease patterns. Sairastuvuus can be measured in various ways, including incidence, which is the number of new cases of a disease over a specific period, and prevalence, which is the total number of existing cases at a given time.
Factors influencing sairastuvuus are diverse and can include environmental conditions, socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, lifestyle
Monitoring sairastuvuus is crucial for identifying health trends, allocating resources effectively, and developing targeted interventions. For