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. 1986 Sep-Oct;5(5):527-38.
doi: 10.1002/sim.4780050517.

Age, period and cohort models: the use of individual records

C Robertson, P Boyle

Age, period and cohort models: the use of individual records

C Robertson et al. Stat Med. 1986 Sep-Oct.

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  • Stat Med 1987 Jul-Aug;6(5):preceding 535

Abstract

Problems with the interpretation of age-period-cohort models are discussed. If individual records are available for cancer incidence in Scotland, then a solution is obtainable. An example using incidence data for cancers of the lung and larynx in Scotland is presented to illustrate the models.

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