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Overcoming the absence of socioeconomic data in medical records: validation and application of a census-based methodology.

American Journal of Public Health · 1992 · Vol. 82(5) · pp. 703–710
Nancy Krieger

Abstract

This census-based methodology offers a valid and useful approach to overcoming the absence of socioeconomic data in most US medical records.

Healthcare Policy and ManagementPrimary Care and Health OutcomesFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsCensusSocioeconomic statusEnvironmental healthMedical recordMedicineGeographyDemographyGerontologyPopulationSociology

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AdultAgedCaliforniaDemographyEpidemiologic MethodsFemaleHealth Status IndicatorsHumansMaleMedical RecordsMiddle AgedRegression AnalysisResidence CharacteristicsSocial ClassSocioeconomic Factors
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