Trends in disease incidence and survival and their effect on mortality in Scotland: nationwide cohort study of linked hospital admission and death records 2001–2016
ObjectivesIdentify causes and future trends underpinning Scottish mortality improvements and quantify the relative contributions of disease incidence and survival.DesignPopulation-based study.SettingLinked secondary care and mortality records across Scotland.Participants1 967 130 individuals born be...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-03-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/3/e034299.full |