Author Description
This book discusses "avoidable deaths"--those caused by potentially fatal diseases which can be cured by modern medical treatment. The authors have collected data on such deaths throughout the European community and presented it in the form of maps and tables. Comparisons are made between mortality rates in different regions of each country as well as between different countries. The information will be useful for a wide range of ongoing research and further studies.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the geographic and systemic variations in mortality rates across the European Community that are classified as 'avoidable' through timely and effective medical intervention. W. W. Holland and his research team utilize comprehensive health data to establish a baseline for evaluating the performance of various national healthcare systems. By mapping these outcomes, the authors argue that disparities in mortality are not merely biological but are significantly influenced by the accessibility and quality of medical services available within specific regions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative mortality data across European Community member states
- Visual mapping of regional health outcomes
- Statistical tables correlating disease-specific deaths with medical intervention efficacy
Scope Limits
- Data is restricted to the European Community as defined at the time of publication
- The study does not provide clinical treatment protocols for individual patients
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this atlas as a foundational reference for public health researchers and policy analysts examining healthcare equity in Europe. Readers frequently note the technical density of the data presentation, which serves as a specialized tool for comparative health services research.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
1988-06-16
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192615637
ISBN-13:
9780192615633
Medical
Public Health
Death_causes
Statistics
Epidemiology
Reference