Using Empirical Bayes Methods to Rank Counties on Population Health Measures

Using Empirical Bayes Methods to Rank Counties on Population Health Measures

University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has published County Health Rankings (The Rankings) since 2010. These rankings use population-based data to highlight variation in health and encourage health assessment for all US counties. However, the uncertainty of estimates remains a limitatio...

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Main Authors: Jessica K. Athens, PhD, Bridget B. Catlin, PhD, Patrick L. Remington, MD, MPH, Ronald E. Gangnon, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-08-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
population health
Empirical Bayes Methods
health
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/13_0028.htm

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