Applying the Small-Area Estimation Method to Estimate a Population Eligible for Breast Cancer Detection Services

Introduction Populations eligible for public health programs are often narrowly defined and, therefore, difficult to describe quantitatively, particularly at the local level, because of lack of data. This information, however, is vital for program planning and evaluation. We demonstrate the applica...

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Main Authors: Kirsten Knutson, MPH, Weihong Zhang, MS, Farzaneh Tabnak, MS, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/jan/06_0144.htm