Incidence rates in dynamic populations
Open Access
- 1 October 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in International Journal of Epidemiology
- Vol. 41 (5), 1472-1479
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dys142
Abstract
The purpose of the present article is to explain the calculation of incidence rates in dynamic populations with the use of simple mathematical and statistical concepts. The first part will consider incidence rates in dynamic populations, and how they can best be taught in basic, intermediate and advanced courses. The second part will briefly explain how and why incidence rates are calculated in cohorts.Keywords
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