Extracting cancer mortality statistics from death certificates: A hybrid machine learning and rule-based approach for common and rare cancers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.artmed.2018.04.011
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Death certificates are an invaluable source of cancer mortality statistics. However, this value can only be realised if accurate, quantitative data can be extracted from certificates-an aim hampered by both the volume and variable… read more here.
Keywords: system; death; death certificates; cancer mortality ... See more keywords
Death certificates compared to SEER‐Medicare data for surveillance of liver cancer mortality due to hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13498
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is often caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. To investigate the completeness of death certificates for recording viral hepatitis in HCC death, we compared the proportion… read more here.
Keywords: death; surveillance; hepatitis; infection ... See more keywords
Sensitivity and Positive Predictive Value of Death Certificate Data Among Deaths Caused by Legionnaires’ Disease in New York City, 2008-2013
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DOI: 10.1177/0033354918782494
Abstract: Objectives: Death certificates are an important source of information for understanding life expectancy and mortality trends; however, misclassification and incompleteness are common. Although deaths caused by Legionnaires’ disease might be identified through routine surveillance, it… read more here.
Keywords: legionnaires disease; death; positive predictive; death certificates ... See more keywords
Provider reported challenges with completing death certificates: A focus group study demonstrating potential sources of error
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268566
Abstract: Objectives To characterize the experiences of providers in completing the cause of death section on death certificates, with particular reference to deaths in people who have cancer. Methods Focus groups were conducted until thematic saturation… read more here.
Keywords: provider reported; completing death; cause death; death ... See more keywords
Standard Death Certificates Versus Enhanced Surveillance to Identify Heroin Overdose-Related Deaths.
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DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2018.304385
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To compare 2 approaches to identifying heroin-related deaths in cases of overdose: standard death certificates and enhanced surveillance. METHODS We reviewed Maryland death certificates from 2012 to 2015 in cases of overdose to determine… read more here.
Keywords: enhanced surveillance; death; heroin; death certificates ... See more keywords
Evolution of Pathology Patterns in Persons Who Died From COVID-19 in Italy: A National Study Based on Death Certificates
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.645543
Abstract: Background: In Italy, during the first epidemic wave of 2020, the peak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality was reached at the end of March. Afterward, a progressive reduction was observed until much lower figures… read more here.
Keywords: death; death certificates; disease; pathology ... See more keywords