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Frost & Sullivan Releases 1994 Healthcare Compendium, Providing In-Depth Insights into Industry Trends

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The latest edition of Frost & Sullivan's Healthcare Compendium has been released, offering a comprehensive overview of medical and health statistics and trends. This valuable resource is designed for healthcare industry analysts, managers, and decision-makers, providing an easy-to-read format for navigating the complexities of the healthcare sector. The compendium features 126 figures and 72 graphical data representations, making it an essential tool for understanding the healthcare landscape.

Key Takeaways:

  • The compendium provides statistical data on demographics and vital health statistics, including life expectancy, fertility rates, and death rates by selected causes.
  • The report projects a significant increase in the number of infective and parasitic diseases, from 15.1 per 100,000 population in 1987 to 23.3 in 1995.
  • Annual physician contacts are projected to rise from 5.4 per person in 1987 to 6.5 in 1995.
  • Common colds are declining in frequency, with the number of cases projected to decrease from 1.2 per person in 1987 to 1.0 in 1995.
  • The report highlights the importance of health economics, managed care, and insurance coverage in the healthcare sector.
  • Frost & Sullivan is an international high-technology research firm, known for its comprehensive research reports and extensive interviews with marketing and technical experts from selected companies.
  • The compendium is priced at $795 and is available for purchase through Frost & Sullivan.

Statistics:

  • Life expectancy: 74.7 years in 1987, projected to increase to 75.4 years in 1995 (Source: Frost & Sullivan, 1994 Healthcare Compendium).
  • Fertility rates: 70.1 per 1,000 women aged 15-44, projected to decrease to 66.5 in 1995 (Source: Frost & Sullivan, 1994 Healthcare Compendium).
  • Annual physician contacts: 5.4 per person in 1987, projected to rise to 6.5 in 1995 (Source: Frost & Sullivan, 1994 Healthcare Compendium).
  • Number of infective and parasitic diseases: 15.1 per 100,000 population in 1987, projected to increase to 23.3 in 1995 (Source: Frost & Sullivan, 1994 Healthcare Compendium).

Sources:

  • Frost & Sullivan, 1994 Healthcare Compendium.
  • Report: 5089-80.
  • Publication Date: December 1994.
  • Price: $795.
  • CONTACT: Frost & Sullivan, Amy Arnell, 415/961-9000 (Mountain View), 415/961-5042 (fax).

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