knowledge topics
Morbidity
KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: Both CFP® Professionals and QAFPTM Professionals
- Define morbidity.
- Identify statistics related to the rate of morbidity for an individual.
- Rate of experiencing a disability
- Rate of experiencing a critical illness
- Rate of requiring long-term care
- Explain factors that may impact the expected rate of morbidity for an individual, such as:
- Family health history
- Individual health history
- Occupation
- Age
- Access to health care
- Financial circumstances
- Personal character
- Personal lifestyle
Glossary of Verbs (mouse over to see definition)
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Define
To state exactly the meaning of
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Identify
To be aware of / to recognize and correctly name / to locate an appropriate resource
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Explain
To make clear the meaning of / to describe something in more detail or reveal relevant facts or ideas related to it
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Compare
To note the similarities and differences between two or more things
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Estimate
To determine an approximate value for
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Calculate
To find the value using mathematics
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Convert
To change from one form or purpose to another
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Evaluate
To reach a conclusion or make a judgement through careful study
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Interpret
To give the meaning of / to construe or understand / to translate orally
