2. Health status? Is a holistic concept that is determinedby
more than the presence or absenceof any disease. It is often
summarized by lifeexpectancy or self-assessed healthstatus.
3. Assessment of health status andhealth problems is a first
requisitefor any planning to develop healthcare.(community
diagnosis)
4. Data required for assessment Morbidity & mortality
statistics.Demographic conditions. Environmental conditions.
Socioeconomic factors. Cultural back ground. Health services
available.
5. Information after analysis-Health status.Health problems
.Health needs.Resources available.Priority & urgency can be
decided.Allocation/reallocation of services