Validation of a new predictive risk model: measuring the impact of the major modifiable risks of death for patients and populations
Conclusion:
The risk model accurately predicted mortality in a representative sample of the US population and could be used to help inform patient and provider decision-making, identify high risk groups, and monitor the impact of efforts to improve population health.
Source: Population Health Metrics - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Stephen LimEmily CarnahanEugene NelsonCatherine GillespieAli MokdadChristopher MurrayElliott Fisher Source Type: research