In general terms,a health indicator is a

A) rare disease that reflects how the system deals with complex conditions.
B) sentinel condition that is assumed to reflect the general level of health care.
C) disease that reflects infant health.
D) disease that reflects maternal and child health.
E) statistical test used to compare the health situation of two countries.

Health Indicator

A measure or metric used to assess the health status, function, or overall condition of an individual, community, or population, often informing public health and policy decisions.

Sentinel Condition

A disease or event that indicates the presence of a hazardous condition or a high-risk situation warranting public health surveillance and potentially immediate intervention.

Rare Disease

A condition affecting a small percentage of the population, often complex and poorly understood, and sometimes lacking effective treatment.