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Epidemiological Methods in Studies of Symptoms in Advanced Disease
Author Bios
Why Study Advanced Disease?
Why Epidemiology?
Incidence and Prevalence
Currently selected selection: Using Incidence and Prevalence
Definition of a Case
Defining Time, Place, Person
Types of Study Design
Cross-Sectional Studies
Longitudinal Studies
Measurement
Bias
Selection Bias
Measurement Bias
Presenting and Interpreting Results
Practical Example
Calculating Prevalence
Conclusion

 

Chapter 19: Epidemiological Methods in Studies of Symptoms in Advanced Disease: Using Incidence and Prevalence

        

 


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Selection AIncidence

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Incidence is not as correct as prevalence. In this case incidence may indicate prevalence because there is often a short survival time for patients with lung cancer.

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