The effect of modifiable risk factors on geographic mortality differentials: a modelling study

• Main Authors: Stevenson Christopher E (Author), Mannan Haider (Author), Peeters Anna (Author), Walls Helen (Author), Magliano Dianna J (Author), Shaw Jonathan E (Author), McNeil John J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Australian mortality rates are higher in regional and remote areas than in major cities. The degree to which this is driven by variation in modifiable risk factors is unknown.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We applied...