population group

[/ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən ɡruːp/]
nounpl: population groups
grupo populacional
1. A segment or category of a population distinguished by specific demographic, social, or statistical characteristics
The study focused on different population groups including age, income, and education levels.
O estudo se concentrou em diferentes grupos populacionais incluindo idade, renda e níveis de educação.
2. In epidemiology and public health, a subset of the total population used for statistical analysis or health interventions
Vulnerable population groups require targeted healthcare policies.
Grupos populacionais vulneráveis requerem políticas de saúde direcionadas.
3. A cohort of people sharing common demographic or socioeconomic attributes
The elderly population group faces unique healthcare challenges.
O grupo populacional de idosos enfrenta desafios de saúde únicos.
In Brazil, the term 'grupo populacional' is frequently used in government census (IBGE), health policy discussions (SUS), and social research to analyze inequalities and design public policies. The concept is central to understanding social stratification and health disparities in Brazilian society.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
demographic grouppopulation segmentcohortpopulation subgrouppopulation category
Antonyms / Antônimos
total populationgeneral population

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grupo populacional
Standard term used in census, health, and social research contexts
São Paulo
grupo populacional
Commonly used in academic and government statistical reports
Rio de Janeiro
segmento populacional
Alternative term sometimes preferred in local studies
Portugal
grupo populacional
Standard term used in Portuguese demographics and public health

Related Words

demographicsstratificationcensussamplingepidemiologysocioeconomic statusvulnerable populationstarget population

Related Idioms & Phrases

target population
at-risk population group
marginalized population groups
hard-to-reach population groups
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