Letter: Desegregating health statistics.

Statistics for 3-letter patterns with repetitions in compositions

A composition π = π1π2 · · ·πm of a positive integer n is an ordered collection of one or more positive integers whose sum is n. The number of summands, namely m, is called the number of parts of π. Using linear algebra, we determine formulas for generating functions that count compositions of n with m parts, according to the number of occurrences of the subword pattern τ , and according to the...

Reengineering Vital Registration and Statistics Systems [Response to Letter]

Dr Nasseri has registered valid concerns (1) about reengineering vital registration and statistics systems for the United States (2), many of which I share. Certainly the move to state-of-the-art information technology will not be the only key to rejuvenating the vital statistics system. We must not miss this opportunity to improve both the quality and the content of the information provided by...

Introduction to Health Statistics

MEDICAL and non-medical workers in the health services, medical schools and research units of the world will find in this book an invaluable store of information about the collection, presentation, interpretation and use of statistics relating to sickness and health of smiall and large population groups. The author's experience of practical statistics, his work with the World Health Organisatio...

Futurology of Iran health transformation plan: letter to the editor

Letter to Editor: A Comprehensive Definition of Spiritual Health

    S pirituality is recognized globally as an important aspect to respond to many  questions associated with health and happiness. The World Health Organization is also interested in pursuing the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of health (1). There are several challenges regarding the definition of spiritual health and the advancement of research in t...