International Health Statistics : What the Numbers Mean for the U. S.

Reviews how the U.S. compares with other developed countries on available health status measures. Evaluates the validity of the data used to make such comparisons. Includes chapters on purposes and limitations of international health comparisons; sociodemographic characteristics of comparison countries; infant mortality; mortality comparisons; morbidity, disability, and quality-of-life indicators; and health-related behaviors. Over 50 charts and tablesInternational Health Statistics : What the Numbers Mean for the U. S., was published 1995 under ISBN 9780849066894 and ISBN 0849066891.