Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
Volume 50, Issue 2 , Pages 221-222 , February 1997

Trends in cardiovascular mortality and the quality of vital statistics

  • Miquel Porta

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: M. Porta, Institut Municipal d'Investigació Mèdica, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Carrer del Dr. Aiguader 80, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain.
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  • Jaume Marrugat

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Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
Volume 50, Issue 2 , Pages 221-222 , February 1997

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