Actuarial Analysis (also known as Analysis, Actuarial, Actuarial Analyses): 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 cos

NIH MeSH · D000206Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Actuarial Analysis

Also known asAnalysis, Actuarial · Actuarial Analyses · Analyses, Actuarial

Definition

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.

MeSH classification

  • E05.318.740.100
  • N05.715.360.750.100
  • N06.850.520.830.100

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Common questions about Actuarial Analysis

What does Actuarial Analysis mean in medicine?
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. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Actuarial Analysis known by any other names?
Yes. Actuarial Analysis is also referred to as Analysis, Actuarial, Actuarial Analyses, Analyses, Actuarial in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Actuarial Analysis sit in the medical classification?
Actuarial Analysis falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E05.318.740.100, N05.715.360.750.100, N06.850.520.830.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000206) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗