Evaluating Cluster Alarms: A Space--Time Scan Statistic and Brain Cancer in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Authors :: Kulldorff, Martin
Athas, William F.
Feuer, Eric J.
Miller, Barry A.
Key, CharlesR.
Source :: American Journal of Public Health; Sep98, Vol. 88 Issue 9, p1377-1380, 4p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: Discusses the use of space-time scan statistic on brain cancer cluster alarms in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Accounting for preselection bias and multiple testing inherent in cluster alarms; Adjustment of confounders and time trends; Analysis of observed excess of brain cancer in the area.

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