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18. ANALYTICAL USE OF SHA
Principles and analytical use
This unit will provide the summary from all the definitions and classifications and focus the use of each of the classifications and cross classifications to highlight the importance of the accounts in analysis to generate evidence. This Unit will be based on the practical experience and will give a systematic list of detailed potential analytical uses.
This unit will mention the budgeting process and links between budgets and expenditures. Other examples such as expenditures on end-of-life linked to ageing, or on child health linked to MDGs will be discussed.
The unit will also summarize some essential indicators that must be produced by countries on a regular basis for international comparability.
The unit will discuss the importance of data collection in a timely manner, and conditions necessary for institutionalisation of health accounts.
Key Issues
• Identify practical examples from countries where health accounts have been used for
analytical purposes; including examples of effective communication devices/ presentations that
facilitate the use of data.
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