ISO 21667:2010

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21667
First edition
2010-12-01


Health informatics — Health indicators
conceptual framework
Informatique de santé — Cadre conceptuel d'indicateurs de santé




Reference number
ISO 21667:2010(E)
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ISO 21667:2010(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Terms and definitions .1
3 Health indicators conceptual framework.2
Annex A (informative) Correspondence with OECD health indicator initiatives.7
Annex B (informative) Rationale for a common health indicators conceptual framework .9
Annex C (informative) Background on the health indicators conceptual framework.10
Annex D (informative) Health status .12
Annex E (informative) Determinants of health.13
Annex F (informative) Health system performance.14
Annex G (informative) Community and health system characteristics (contextual indicators).15
Annex H (informative) Equity.16
Bibliography.17

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ISO 21667:2010(E)
Foreword
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