title: Ranking health between countries in international comparisons.
abstract: Cross-national comparisons and ranking of summary measures of population health sometimes give rise to inconsistent and diverging conclusions. In order to minimise confusion, international comparative studies ought to be based on well-harmonised data with common standards of definitions and documentation. Calculation methods and results should be communicated clearly and exactly.
authors: Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors: Henrik
authors: H
authors: Brønnum-Hansen
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008297:Male
keywords: Cross-national comparisons; ranking; summary measures of population health