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Die Säuglingssterblichkeit in der Schweiz: multivariate Betrachtung
A regression analysis using a linked file of all Swiss births und perinatal deaths 1979–1981 showed a significant relation between birthweight and canton. Sex of infant and multiplicity of birth were significa...
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Variation de la mortalité périnatale selon l'heure de naissance en Suisse
In Switzerland like in most developed countries, the number of births is strongly related to the hour of the day and the day of the week: this pattern is very probably related to the current practice in obstet...
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Impact de la prophylaxie hormonale sur les fractures du fémur proximal des femmes postménopausiques: une étude de simulation
Un modèle de simulation des effets de l'hormonoprophylaxie substitutive (HPS) sur les fractures du fémur proximal et leurs conséquences utilise une population de 100000 femmes postménopausiques; deux scénarios...
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Minimal data requirements for a continuous monitoring of the quality of care using the DRG classification
The DRG classification provides a useful tool for the evaluation of hospital care. Indicators such as readmissions and mortality rates adjusted for the hospital Casemix could be adopted in Switzerland at the p...
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Programme national de recherche 26 Partie C: Aspects psychosociaux et culturels de la problématique du sida
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Soziale Unterschiede in der vor-und nachgeburtlichen Sterblichkeit: Schweiz 1979–1985
Die Arbeit untersucht den Einfluss sozialer Faktoren auf das Geburtsgewicht und die vor- und nachgeburtliche Sterblichkeit in der schweizerischen Geburtenkohorte von 1979–85 (N=519 933). Der Anteil untergewich...
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Characteristics of 167 consecutive traffic accident victims with special reference to alcohol intoxication: A prospective emergency room study
This prospective study examined the characteristics of 167 consecutive traffic accident victims admitted to the emergency room of a major Swiss hospital with particular attention to the presence of a detectabl...
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Cardiovascular survey in the Seychelles: strategies for risk factors prevention
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The Seychelles Cardiovascular Diseases Survey 1989
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Guidelines for a collaborative long term programme of reduction of cardiovascular risk factors in the population of the Seychelles
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Trends in mortality from coronary heart and cerebrovascular disease in Switzerland, 1969–87
Trends in age-specific and age-standardized death certification rates from all ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease in Switzerland have been analysed for the period 1969–87, i.e. since the intro...
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Qualité des données fournies par la statistique médicale VESKA: Le cas de la fracture du fémur proximal
Dans le cadre d'une étude rétrospective sur l'incidence des fractures du fémur proximal (FFP) dans le canton de Vaud, tous les cas de FFP survenus en 1986 et traités dans les hôpitaux du canton ont été enregis...
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Detrimental effect of alcohol intoxication on severity of injuries in male traffic accident victims: A cross-sectional study
A cross-sectional emergency room study was performed among traffic accident victims aged 16 to 75 years in order to investigate the prevalence of alcohol intoxication (blood alcohol concentration (BAC≥0.8g/kg)...
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Measuring discrepancies between knowledge, preoccupation and fear of aids in populations
A simple tool to quantify discrepancies between knowledge, preoccupation and fear regarding hiv and aids is presented. This tool is based on standard questions available in health surveys. Some results using r...
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Exploring models for the length of stay distribution
Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) are frequently used to standardize the comparison of consumption variables, such as length of stay (LOS). In order to be reliable, this comparison must control for the presence o...
