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PubMed1986

[Survival in colorectal cancers in population statistics].

Available population based survival statistics for colorectal cancers were compared. The results based on relative survival rates showed similar data in Finland, Norway, Geneva and Cote d'Or. The survival rates were lower in Great Britain and Iceland. Several factors complicate survival comparisons: age, exact localization of the tumour, definitions and distribution of tumour stages. Adjustment of these factors is necessary. If their definitions differ, no conclusion can be based upon the data. Population based survival figures provide public health authorities with a basis for monitoring cancer patient care. They are also useful for assessing the resources required for cancer treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation. They provide clinicians with survival data for reference.

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PubMed1993

[Population statistics in Cyprus: in the mist of statistics].

The authors examine issues concerning population statistics in Cyprus since the Turkish invasion of 1974 and the political division of the island, particularly how political considerations affect population data. "The article follows two objectives: First, to uncover the motives, strategies and techniques of statistical and argumentative manipulation. Second, the authors try to draw a realistic picture of recent demographic developments in Cyprus by using all available data as objectively as possible." Particular attention is given to population trends in the Turkish-controlled part of the island. The authors conclude that "the demographic question until today represents one of the major obstacles in the search for a political solution of the Cyprus problem." (SUMMARY IN ENG)

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PubMed1994

Developments and prospects for population statistics in countries of the former Soviet Union.

"This paper examines recent developments and prospects for population statistics in the former Soviet Union, whose dissolution provides both opportunities and problems. It is important for scholars to be aware of past limitations of Soviet data, since the formation of independent states has neither removed bureaucratic impediments to the production of high-quality data, nor has it led to a population more ready to answer questions fully. Temporarily at least, there is a decrease in the amount and comparability of available information, and in some instances, in its quality. We begin with an overview of the system used to gather population statistics in the former Soviet Union and its inherent problems. We then discuss the challenges faced by the newly independent countries and the changes they need to make to achieve global comparability, including a shift toward the use of standard international definitions and away from political restrictions on data availability."

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PubMed1987

Population registers and population statistics.

The authors examine the use of population registers in the production of demographic statistics. "To do this, we first describe these registers; we then examine their further development as an independent source of population statistics--including current population estimates, vital and migration statistics--and as an alternative to population censuses. In conclusion, we consider a number of essential features of registers, including the original collection of data, the system's lifetime, privacy protection, and the government's ability to bring about a balance among conflicting interests regarding the collection and use of the data." The discussion is illustrated using examples from the Netherlands and Denmark.

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PubMed1999

Linking 1991 population statistics to the 1998 local government geography of Great Britain.

This article describes how 1991 population statistics and other data based on the 1991 Census areas can be produced for the 1998 local authority geography of Great Britain. Since 1991 a large number of boundary changes have taken place rendering comparisons of population data before and after the changes problematic. Re-basing 1991 statistics on the current set of boundaries allows real demographic change over the period since 1991 to be measured. The article focuses on two sets of population statistics: 1991 Census data and mid-1991 estimates.

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PubMed2004

European wide issues in population statistics.

This article discusses the issues facing those in Europe who measure population. It first sets out a high level description of the current demographic position in Europe, focussing on the main demographic changes that are underway and that will influence the population in years to come. Consideration is then given to the issues these raise for those who measure population and how population statistics systems will need to evolve in response.

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