The Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW), a novel infrastructure for population health research: rationale and methods

• Main Authors: Friedman Elliot M (Author), Galvao Loren W (Author), McElroy Jane A (Author), Engelman Corinne D (Author), Peppard Paul E (Author), Nieto F Javier (Author), Bersch Andrew J (Author), Malecki Kristen C (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Evidence-based public health requires the existence of reliable information systems for priority setting and evaluation of interventions. Existing data systems in the United States are either too crude (e.g., vital statistics), rely...