The mnemonic
Health, Education, Income
What each word stands for
- HealthLife expectancy at birth
- EducationYears of schooling
- IncomeGross national income per capita
Why it matters clinically
Tells you what the HDI measures when comparing national development.
Where it stops being reliable
Indicator definitions have been revised over time, so check the current method.
Teaching aid, still awaiting independent review. Confirm facts in a standard source.