Question
Sullivan Index is the measure of which of the following?
| A. |
Disability rate |
| B. |
Pregnancy rate |
| C. |
Literacy rate |
| D. |
Quality of life |
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Correct Answer » A Explanation |
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Sullivan’s Index refers to Disability-Free Life Expectancy (DFLE) or the expectation of life free of disability. It combines mortality data with disability prevalence data to estimate the average number of years a person can expect to live without disability.
Therefore, in PSM/Community Medicine MCQs, Sullivan’s Index is classified under disability indicators and is considered a measure of the disability burden in a population.
Although DFLE reflects health status and healthy life expectancy, standard MCQ keys classify Sullivan’s Index as a disability indicator, not as a direct measure of quality of life.
Exam Pearl
- Sullivan’s Index = Disability-Free Life Expectancy (DFLE)
- Measures: Disability status/burden in a population
- Category: Disability indicator
Related Indicators
- DALY = Disability-Adjusted Life Year
- QALY = Quality-Adjusted Life Year
- Sullivan’s Index = Expectation of life free of disability