Problems encountered with the use of simulation in an attempt to enhance interpretation of a secondary data source in epidemiologic mental health research

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The longitudinal epidemiology of major depressive episodes (MDE) is poorly characterized in most countries. Some potentially relevant data sources may be underutilized because they are not conducive to estimating the most salient epi...

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Main Author: Patten Scott B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/3/231