Early mortality experience in a large military cohort and a comparison of mortality data sources

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Complete and accurate ascertainment of mortality is critically important in any longitudinal study. Tracking of mortality is particularly essential among US military members because of unique occupational exposures (e.g., worldwide d...

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Main Authors: Smith Besa, Pearse Lisa A, Boyko Edward J, LeardMann Cynthia A, Gackstetter Gary D, Hooper Tomoko I, Amoroso Paul J, Smith Tyler C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Population Health Metrics
Online Access:http://www.pophealthmetrics.com/content/8/1/15