Introduction to Demography and Vital Statistics

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. list sources of population data, national census; 2. explain population dynamics, structure and growth; 3. define demographic characteristics; 4. list sources of health data and vital statistics; 5. explain measurement of health and disease; 6. describe measurement of fertility and mortality 7. discuss standardisation of vital rates; and 8. explain interaction between medical action, health and population growth.

Sources of population data. National census. Population dynamics. Structure and growth. Demographic characteristics. Sources of health data and vital statistics (definition). Measurement of health and disease. Measurement of fertility and mortality. Standardisation of vital rates. Interaction between medical action, population, health and population growth. Collection, organisation and presentation of health debate.