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Research Article

Bias in the proportionate mortality ratio analysis of small study populations: A case on analyses of radiation and mesothelioma

Joey Y. ZhouOffice of Domestic and International Health Studies, Office of Health, Safety and Security, Department of Energy, S. W. Washington D.C., USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 1075-1079 | Received 07 Nov 2013, Accepted 29 May 2014, Published online: 11 Aug 2014

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