Abstract:Background. Various projects have identified the need for common indicators for comparing countries andmore recently, regions. The Vienna publication aims to contribute to this discussion.Methods and Results. While not perfect, aggregate measures such as life expectancy and mortality can actas indicators of the general level of health in international comparisons. They are relatively reliable andeasily accessible and are often available at regional levels.Conclusion. Despite their limitations, international re… Show more
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