Calculating incidence rates and prevalence proportions: not as simple as it seems

Calculating incidence rates and prevalence proportions: not as simple as it seems

Abstract Background Incidence rates and prevalence proportions are commonly used to express the populations health status. Since there are several methods used to calculate these epidemiological measures, good comparison between studies and countries is difficult. This study investigates the impact...

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Main Authors: Inge Spronk, Joke C. Korevaar, René Poos, Rodrigo Davids, Henk Hilderink, François G. Schellevis, Robert A. Verheij, Mark M. J. Nielen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Incidence rate
Prevalence proportion
General practice
Electronic health record
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6820-3

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