demographic

dem·o·graph·ic

(dĕm′ə-grăf′ĭk, dē′mə-)

adj.

Of or relating to demography.

demography

(di-mog′ră-fē) [Gr. dēmos, people + -graphy]

The study of measurable characteristics of human populations. The characteristics may include population size, growth, density, age, race, sex, or marital status. The information may be used to forecast health needs and the use of health services.

demographic (dē″mŏ-graf′ik, dem″ŏ-), adjective