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.
A
- Antenatal Care CoverageANC Coverage, Prenatal Care Coverage, Antenatal Coverage
- A measure of the proportion of pregnant women receiving recommended prenatal visits, a tracer indicator for universal health coverage.
F
- Family Planning Coverage
- A measure of the proportion of individuals with access to needed contraceptive and reproductive health services, a tracer indicator for universal health coverage.
T
- Tracer Indicator
- A specific, carefully selected health service indicator used to represent broader health system performance across a defined domain.
U
- Universal Health Coverage Index
- A composite measure tracking a country's progress toward universal health coverage, summarising essential service availability across defined tracer indicators.