This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Concept of Health and Disease, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Sullivan index is the measure of 
Select and explain. 
A. Disability rate, B. Pregancy rate, C. GNP, D. Literacy rate
A: Disability rate
Answer: A: Disability rate 
Explanation: Ans. a (Disability rate). (Ref. FSM, Park, 17th/pg.22)SULLIVAN INDEX# This index (expectation of life free of disability) is computed by substracting from life expectancy the probable duration of bed disability and inability to perform major activities.# It is considered one of the most advanced indicator/measure of disability rate, currently available