Further validation that claims data are a useful tool for epidemiologic research on hypertension

• Main Authors: Tessier-Sherman Baylah (Author), Galusha Deron (Author), Taiwo Oyebode A (Author), Cantley Linda (Author), Slade Martin D (Author), Kirsche Sharon R (Author), Cullen Mark R (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The practice of using medical service claims in epidemiologic research on hypertension is becoming increasingly common, and several published studies have attempted to validate the diagnostic data contained therein. However, very few...