Forecasts of COPD mortality in Australia: 2006-2025

Forecasts of COPD mortality in Australia: 2006-2025

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is currently the fifth leading cause of death in Australia, and there are marked differences in mortality trends between men and women. In this study, we have sought to model and forecast...

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Main Authors: Erbas Bircan, Ullah Shahid, Hyndman Rob J, Scollo Michelle, Abramson Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
COPD mortality
Functional data analysis
Tobacco consumption
Forecasting
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/17

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