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Small-Area Analysis MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Small-Area Analysis
Tree Number(s)
E05.318.740.250.675
N05.715.360.750.200.750
N06.850.520.830.250.675
Unique ID
D017062
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017062
Scope Note
A method of analyzing the variation in utilization of health care in small geographic or demographic areas. It often studies, for example, the usage rates for a given service or procedure in several small areas, documenting the variation among the areas. By comparing high- and low-use areas, the analysis attempts to determine whether there is a pattern to such use and to identify variables that are associated with and contribute to the variation.
Entry Version
SMALL AREA ANAL
Entry Term(s)
Analysis, Small-Area
Small-Area Studies
Small-Area Variation
Small-Area Variation Analysis
Variation Analysis, Small-Area
Public MeSH Note
92
History Note
92
Date Established
1992/01/01
Date of Entry
1991/06/20
Revision Date
2008/07/08

No Qualifiers
Small-Area Analysis Preferred
Small-Area Studies Broader
Small-Area Variation Related
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