Session 4 – Using Data (part 2)

Developing a Community/ Population Profile Estimating the burden of disease Presenting data Websites and other sources of information Outline

In groups of 3-4 write a list of all the things you might need for a community/ population profile You will need to decide your population- eg Woodhouse, Leeds, YH, England What types of data are you interested in? Developing a Population/ Community Profile

A population is every member of a group of interest or geography Your population might include: o Population demographics – who’s who o Area demographics – infrastructure, deprivation o Health Status – mortality, morbidity, lifestyles o Services – use of hospitals, primary care, non NHS o People – lifestyles, risk factors, views and experiences o Other – education, housing, income Population Profile

You want to know what is happening in Leeds in terms of coronary heart disease Split into same groups Discuss what types of info you would need Estimating the Burden of Disease

Define population at risk and their characteristics (as before) What are risk factors- smoking, obesity, diabetes, genetic, hypertension etc Define events specifically relating to disease in question – incidence and prevalence, time/ place/ person using various data sources Use of services Heart Disease in Leeds

THE BURDEN OF CHD 3.1 Introduction 3.2 CHD Mortality 3.3 CHD Morbidity 3.4 Case Mix 3.5 Risk Factors Smoking Poor Diet, Physical Activity and Obesity Diet Physical Activity Obesity High Risk Groups Salford PCT CHD Strategy

Percentages Rates Mean (average) Median Mode Standard Deviation Confidence Intervals Time trends Presenting Data

‘uncertainty range’ usually quoted as 95% CI If they overlap is not significant difference The smaller the better Confidence Intervals

Chart 1 – Age Profile Variation Example Charts

Chart 2 – Bar Chart Comparison

Chart 3 - Trend line

Chart 4 – Male / Female Comparison of Respiratory Disease Mortality

Chart 5: GIS maps

Chart 6: GIS maps

Define your question and what data you need Try and find it yourself - See handout X - Look at PHRC website: path=Information/Statistics path=Information/Statistics - Ask your organisation’s information officer Getting more help

The skills to be able to understand how to access data and information that will support them in their role. A broader understanding of the importance of measuring patterns of disease and health. Understand the broad principals of critical appraisal Review a range of annual reports Know who to approach in their area for advice and support Understanding Data: learning Outcomes