Epidemiologists use various measures to quantify and analyze health imbalances, including:
1. Incidence and Prevalence: These measures provide information on the number of new and existing cases of a disease in a population over a specific period. 2. Mortality Rates: Differences in death rates among populations can highlight significant health imbalances. 3. Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs): This metric measures the overall disease burden by accounting for both mortality and morbidity. 4. Health Inequality Indices: Tools such as the Gini coefficient and concentration index are used to assess the distribution of health outcomes within a population.
