Can we use the pharmacy data to estimate the prevalence of chronic conditions? a comparison of multiple data sources

• Main Authors: Borgia Piero (Author), Orzella Letizia (Author), Pezzotti Patrizio (Author), Chini Francesco (Author), Guasticchi Gabriella (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The estimate of the prevalence of the most common chronic conditions (CCs) is calculated using direct methods such as prevalence surveys but also indirect methods using health administrative databases.</p> <p>The aim of t...