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Health information is any quantifiable and non-quantifiable
information that can be used by health decision-makers and clinicians
to better understand disease processes and health care issues, and to
prevent, diagnose or treat health problems. A health information
system refers to inter-related component parts for acquiring and
analyzing data and providing information (management information,
health statistics, health literature) for the management of a health
programme or system and for monitoring health activities.

Country health information systems include a range of population-based
and health facility-based data sources. The main population-based
sources of health information are census, household surveys and
(sample) vital registration systems. The main health facility-related
data sources are public health surveillance, health services data
(also sometimes referred to as health management information system or
routine health information system) and health system monitoring data
(e.g. human resources, health infrastructure, financing). Lastly,
national health accounts can provide a comprehensive picture of health
financing.

Health information should guide mobilization and allocation of
resources, prioritization of health programmes and research, and
improve efficiency and effectiveness of health programmes. For
information to influence management in an optimal way, it has to be
used by decision makers at each point of the management spiral. This
means that not only policy makers and managers need to make use of
information in decision making but also care providers including
doctors, health technicians, and community health workers. WHO's work
focuses on improving availability, quality and use of health
information across levels.

In India, the health information exists at various levels, forms and
systems. There is a wide variety of data that is collected by number
of agencies mainly government both at the central and state level
through routine data collection and also periodic sample surveys.
While various initiatives at strengthening of health information
systems is underway, challenges continue in terms of reliability,
relevance, timeliness, harmonization as well as quality of data.

Some of the key initiatives undertaken in collaboration with the
Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI), MOHFW, GOI includes
improving the quality and timeliness of health related information and
statistics, review of health information systems, preparation of
training material for ICD 10, development of National Health Profile
2005 & 2006. Another initiative has been the development of a health
repository which seeks to compile and make available information and
evidence from India on various health and related issues.

With a view to strengthen evidence based policy making, measuring the
burden of disease and conditions in the country and understanding
which sub-populations are most effected is a critical component. In
response to the lack of basic, accurate data for informed priority
setting, WHO and others have undertaken work on estimating the global
burden of disease (BoD). The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
has developed a database for disease burden estimation for malaria,
filaria, dengue and diarrhoeal diseases.

Reports

ICD-10- Orientation Training on ICD 10 – Module and Work Book

ICD-10- Improving and Strengthening the use of ICD 10 and Medical
Record System in India – Report and Recommendations

National Health Profile 2006

National Health Profile 2005

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World Development Indicators : Key Development Data & Statistics

World Bank: HNP Statistics

World Health Report

World Health Statistics Report 2009 New

WHOSIS (WHO Statistical Information System)

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