Health Indicators in the Americas. 2006
“…….Timely, valid and reliable data at the country and local levels are essential in the formulation and monitoring of policies to improve the health of the peoples of the Americas. Since 1995, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), has been disseminating health data through the Regional Core Health Data Initiative (RCHDI) to provide Member States with valid and reliable basic health indicators. In addition, some countries are producing and disseminating national basic indicators, with disaggregated data at the sub-national level. National health authorities can use this information to evaluate population health needs, plan and monitor programs, and tailor the health response to the specific needs of the population.
Global and Regional new initiatives are being implemented to guarantee the availability, quality, reliability, and consistency of health data. These initiatives include the Health Metrics Networks; PAHO/MEASURE Evaluation project, financed by USAID; and the PAHO/WHO Program for Strengthening Vital and Health Statistics of the Americas, among others.
In this edition, we have included selected indicators from the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Tuberculosis control is MDG 6, Target 8; its objective is “to have halted and begun to reverse the incidence of TB by 20015.” This target was also endorsed by the WHO-led “Stop Tuberculosis” global plan whose specific objective is “to reduce the tuberculosis prevalence and deaths by 50% relative to 1990.” As such, a graph depicting the estimated tuberculosis incidence from 1990 to 2004 is presented in this brochure. MDG 6, Target 8 also includes the objective “to have halted and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria by 2015.” Also included in the brochure is a map showing the geographical distribution of the Annual Parasite Index which is a measure used to show the number of confirmed cases per 1000 people living in malaria transmission risk areas.
The material presented in this brochure has been compiled, prepared, and reviewed by PAHO/WHO. More information on country health profiles, the complete basic indicators set, including definitions, as well as time series for the years of 1995 to the present, can be accessed through PAHO’s website at: www.paho.org/english/dd/ais/coredata.htm . .....” Mirta Roses Periago, Director
Global and Regional new initiatives are being implemented to guarantee the availability, quality, reliability, and consistency of health data. These initiatives include the Health Metrics Networks; PAHO/MEASURE Evaluation project, financed by USAID; and the PAHO/WHO Program for Strengthening Vital and Health Statistics of the Americas, among others.
In this edition, we have included selected indicators from the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Tuberculosis control is MDG 6, Target 8; its objective is “to have halted and begun to reverse the incidence of TB by 20015.” This target was also endorsed by the WHO-led “Stop Tuberculosis” global plan whose specific objective is “to reduce the tuberculosis prevalence and deaths by 50% relative to 1990.” As such, a graph depicting the estimated tuberculosis incidence from 1990 to 2004 is presented in this brochure. MDG 6, Target 8 also includes the objective “to have halted and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria by 2015.” Also included in the brochure is a map showing the geographical distribution of the Annual Parasite Index which is a measure used to show the number of confirmed cases per 1000 people living in malaria transmission risk areas.
The material presented in this brochure has been compiled, prepared, and reviewed by PAHO/WHO. More information on country health profiles, the complete basic indicators set, including definitions, as well as time series for the years of 1995 to the present, can be accessed through PAHO’s website at: www.paho.org/english/dd/ais/coredata.htm . .....” Mirta Roses Periago, Director
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