The risk approach in health care : with special reference to maternal and child health, including family planning / E. Maurice Backett, A. Michael Davies, Ang`ele Petros-Barvazian.
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TextSeries: Public health papers ; no. 76Publication details: Geneva : World Health Organization, 1984. Description: 113 pISBN: 9241300760Subject(s): Health services needs and demand | Risk | Delivery of health care | Child health services | Maternal health services | Family planning services | Health priorities | Organization of Health Care and Social DevelopmentNLM classification: WA 525Online resources: Click here to access online | Click here to access online Abstract: An introduction to the use of data on relative and attributable risks as a policy and managerial tool for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of primary health care. Chapters show how the risk approach can be used to determine national and local health priorities and design appropriate measures, particularly in maternal and child health care, including family planning. Readers are given clear guidance on the measurement of risk, the identification of populations and individuals at risk, and applications of the risk approach in the design of targeted interventions at different levels of care and by various sectors.
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An introduction to the use of data on relative and attributable risks as a policy and managerial tool for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of primary health care. Chapters show how the risk approach can be used to determine national and local health priorities and design appropriate measures, particularly in maternal and child health care, including family planning. Readers are given clear guidance on the measurement of risk, the identification of populations and individuals at risk, and applications of the risk approach in the design of targeted interventions at different levels of care and by various sectors.
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