Age reporting for the oldest old in the Brazilian COVID-19 vaccination database: What can we learn from it?

<b>Background</b>: Age misreporting affects population estimates at older ages. In Brazil, every citizen must be registered and show an identity document to vaccinate against COVID-19. This requirement to present proof of age provides a unique opportunity for measuring the oldest-old pop...

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Main Authors: Cássio M. Turra, Fernando Fernandes, Júlia Almeida Calazans, Marília R. Nepomuceno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2023-05-01
Series:Demographic Research
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Online Access:https://www.demographic-research.org/articles/volume/48/28