Cross-national comparisons of health indicators require standardized definitions and common data sources.

Hanna TolonenJaakko ReinikainenPäivikki KoponenHanna ElonheimoLuigi PalmieriMariken J Tijhuisnull null

Published in: Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique (2021)

Reliable comparison of the health indicators over time and between regions within a country or across the countries requires common indicator definitions, similar data sources and standardized data collection methods.

Keyphrases

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