Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
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- Gompertz DistributionGompertz Model Distribution, Gompertz Density
- A probability distribution characterised by a hazard rate rising exponentially with time, originally developed to describe human mortality increasing with age.
- Gompertz ModelGompertz Survival Model, Gompertz Hazard Model
- A survival model based on the Gompertz distribution, assuming the hazard rate rises exponentially over time, a pattern common in age-related mortality.