Annals of Epidemiology
Volume 11, Issue 5 , Pages 292-296 , July 2001

Utilizing Multiple Vital Status Tracing Services Optimizes Mortality Follow-up in Large Cohort Studies

Received 14 February 2000 ,Revised 6 September 2000 ,Accepted 21 September 2000.

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Annals of Epidemiology
Volume 11, Issue 5 , Pages 292-296 , July 2001

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