Estimating relative survival for cancer: An analysis of bias introduced by outdated life tables

Articles and reports: 82-003-X201400211903
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Based on data from the Canadian Cancer Registry, this study examines the impact of using historical rather than current life tables to estimate expected survival in calculations of relative survival ratios. Results are presented by sex, age group, and survival duration.

Issue Number: 2014002
Author(s): Ellison, Lawrence
Main Product: Health Reports
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