The influence of population characteristics on variation in general practice based morbidity estimations

The influence of population characteristics on variation in general practice based morbidity estimations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>General practice based registration networks (GPRNs) provide information on morbidity rates in the population. Morbidity rate estimates from different GPRNs, however, reveal considerable, unexplained differences. We studied the range...

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Main Authors: van den Dungen C, Hoeymans N, Boshuizen HC, van den Akker M, Biermans MCJ, van Boven K, Brouwer HJ, Verheij RA, de Waal MWM, Schellevis FG, Westert GP
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Family practice
Incidence
Medical records
Population characteristics
Public health
Prevalence
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/887

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