Risk of death in Canada
Subtitle: what we know and how we know it
By: Simon P. Thomas & Steve E. Hrudey.
Contributors: Hrudey, S. E.
Publisher: University of Alberta Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Edmonton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
Subjects: Mortality -- Canada -- Statistical methods.; Mortality -- Canada -- Statistics.; Health risk assessment -- Canada.; Death -- Causes -- Statistics.; Mortalité -- Canada -- Méthodes statistiques.; Mortalité -- Canada -- Statistiques.; Risques pour la santé -- Évaluation -- Canada.; Décès -- Causes -- Statistiques.; Canada -- Statistics, Vital.; Canada -- Statistiques de l'état civil.
Description: "Presented in clear, accessible language, Risk of Death in Canada offers both a summary of health risk information and an explanation of the underlying source and certainty of that information. Thomas and Hrudey explain both how we understand risk and how we respond to it." "Through such topics as uncertainty, data collection, risk perception and risk analysis and highlighted by tables, graphs, figures and extensive supplementary material - Risk of death in Canada provides a valuable guide for students and professionals in medicine, nursing, health sciences, health promotion and public policy." "This comprehensive overview provides valuable insights on a matter of importance to every individual."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.