Influenza vaccination rates
Influenza is a common infectious disease that affects many people. Most people with influenza recover quickly, but elderly people and those with chronic medical conditions are at higher risk of...
View ArticleHospital discharge rates
Hospital discharge rates measure the number of patients who leave a hospital after receiving care. Hospital discharge is defined as the release of a patient who has stayed at least one night in...
View ArticleDoctors' consultations
This indicator presents data on the number of consultations patients have with doctors in a given year. Consultations with doctors can take place in doctors’ offices or clinics, in hospital outpatient...
View ArticleComputed tomography (CT) exams
Computed Tomography (CT) exams help physicians diagnose a range of conditions by producing images of internal organs and structures of the body. A CT scanner is an x-ray machine which combines many...
View ArticleChild vaccination rates
All OECD countries have established vaccination programmes based on their interpretation of the risks and benefits of each vaccine. There is strong evidence that vaccines provide safe and effective...
View ArticleCaesarean sections
This indicator shows the rate of caesarean sections per 1 000 live births. While caesarean delivery is required in some circumstances, the benefits of caesarean versus vaginal delivery for normal...
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