Overview

The main topics covered in this book are the contribution of autopsy data to epidemiological research, i.e. in cancer registries of epidemiological surveys, use of data on mortality from specific causes corrected on the basis of the autopsy report. Inclusion (or exclusion) of cases correctly (or incorrectly) diagnosed as having suffered from a given disease in aetiological studies. Also the contribution of autopsy in assessing accuracy of clinical diagnosis: Autopsy rate and findings, diagnostic procedures and time trends in diagnostic accuracy, particularly in relation to cancer. Evaluation of the accuracy of new imaging diagnostic procedures. The importance of autopsy in monitoring the accuracy of death certificates for routine mortality statistics.

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Author:   E. Riboli ,  M. Delendi
Publisher:   International Agency for Research on Cancer
Imprint:   International Agency for Research on Cancer
Volume:   No.112
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.672kg
ISBN:  

9789283221128

ISBN 10:   9283221125
Pages:   298
Publication Date:   30 May 1991
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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