Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Actuarial Analysis

The application of probability and statistical methods to calculate the risk of occurrence of any event, such as onset of illness, recurrent disease, hospitalization, disability, or death. It may include calculation of the anticipated money costs of such events and of the premiums necessary to provide for payment of such costs.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The application of probability and statistical methods to calculate the risk of occurrence of any event, such as onset of illness, recurrent disease, hospitalization, disability, or death. It may include calculation of the anticipated money costs of such events and of the premiums necessary to provide for payment of such costs.

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  • Analysis, Actuarial
  • Actuarial Analyses
  • Analyses, Actuarial

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E05.318w.740w.100w
  2. N05.715w.360.750w.100w
  3. N06.850w.520w.830w.100w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Actuarial Analysis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000206. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000206
  2. Actuarial Analysis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actuarial_science
  3. Actuarial Analysis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1128453