Can we use the pharmacy data to estimate the prevalence of chronic conditions? a comparison of multiple data sources

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The estimate of the prevalence of the most common chronic conditions (CCs) is calculated using direct methods such as prevalence surveys but also indirect methods using health administrative databases.</p> <p>The aim of t...

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Main Authors: Borgia Piero, Orzella Letizia, Pezzotti Patrizio, Chini Francesco, Guasticchi Gabriella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/688