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C803_Task_1_Paper_1.docx C803– Task 1 Types of Data Types of Data – Task 1 – C803 Aggregate data can be defined as information collected from multiple sources. In healthcare,... this data can be used for identifying health issues for certain groups of people, trending of diseases that could potentially become epidemics, and information regarding medical treatments. Aggregate data is pulled from reliable sources such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and local and state health departments. Review of this data also helps physicians, private insurance companies and government payers work together to create healthcare best practices. Studies of aggregate data can also help patients as more information about particular diseases and risk factors are understood by healthcare providers (HealthLeaders). Comparative data can be defined as de-identified health data that is compared on a quantitative basis. The data is compared over a span of time to reveal trends. For example, a medical researcher may study cases of Type 2 Diabetes among certain age groups and genders. The researcher may pull information on women aged 20-35 and 50-65 to determine several risk factors: heredity, environment, and ethnic background. Key elements may be studied and certain questions answered. For instance, what is the average age of onset? Do environmental factors play a role in the development of the disease? Do the patients have a strong family history of diabetes? Are more patients from one ethnic backgr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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