A comparative study on health statistical survey system between China and the United States of American
- VernacularTitle:中美卫生统计调查制度的比较研究
- Author:
Jing HE
1
;
Yi YOU
;
Jun-Hui KONG
Author Information
1. 北京中医药大学管理学院
- Keywords:
China and the United States of American;
Health statistics survey system;
Comparative study
- From:
Journal of Preventive Medicine
2015;(9):884-888
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To compare the difference on health statistical survey system between China and United States of American.Methods Four aspects in statistical agencies,legislation,survey items and health statistics information were compared.Results The system in China has its own characteristics,but it also faced with many challenges,including the relatively slow transfer and exchange of statistical information,the lack of legislation on data dissemination and sharing,the insufficient diversification of survey items and survey content.Conclusion The statistics information center of Ministry of Health should strengthen the management and coordination to ensure the data collection timely and accurately.The policies should be strengthened to protect data privacy and improve data dissemination.