The frequency and validity of self-reported diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease in the UK elderly: MRC CFAS cohort

Estimates of the incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases can be made using established cohort studies but these estimates may have lower reliability if based purely on self-reported diagnosis. The MRC Cognitive Function & Ageing Study (MRC CFAS) has collected longitudinal data from a popula...

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Published in:	BMC neurology Vol. 6; no. 1; p. 29
Main Authors:	Foltynie, Thomas, Matthews, Fiona E, Ishihara, Lianna, Brayne, Carol
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England BioMed Central 22.08.2006 BMC
Subjects:	Age Distribution Aged Aged, 80 and over Cohort Studies Female Humans Incidence Male Parkinson Disease - diagnosis Parkinson Disease - epidemiology Parkinson Disease - psychology Prevalence Reproducibility of Results Self Disclosure United Kingdom
ISSN:	1471-2377, 1471-2377
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