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“Coughs seem very common here, especially among the children, though people look strong and healthy, but in the absence of proper statistics one cannot undertake to say whether the district is a healthy one or not.” quote by Edward Burnett Tylor
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“Coughs seem very common here, especially among the children, though people look strong and healthy, but in the absence of proper statistics one cannot undertake to say whether the district is a healthy one or not.”

Edward Burnett Tylor

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Observes that without reliable health data, assumptions about a community’s well‑being are speculative.

In simple terms: Lack of data makes health judgments uncertain.

Key Takeaway

Gather accurate statistics before conclusions.

Themes

health statistics assessment

Mood

cautious inquisitive

Type

analytical critical

When to use this quote

  • community health surveys
  • policy planning
  • resource allocation
  • epidemiological studies

Key Concepts

epidemiology data reliability public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What methods ensure reliable health data?
  • How can we address data gaps?
A Different Perspective

Data may be hard to collect or may be biased.

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