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Robust forecasting of mortality and fertility rates: a functional data approach [PDF]

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We propose a new method for forecasting age-specific mortality and fertility rates observed over time. Our approach allows for smooth functions of age, is robust for outlying years due to wars and epidemics, and provides a modelling framework that is ...
Rob J. Hyndman, Md. Shahid Ullah
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Comparison with the Lee-Carter model.

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Presents a comparison between CP-spline and the Lee-Carter model of excess mortality estimates. (PDF)
Florian Bonnet (11036367)   +1 more
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Structural Validity of a Short Form of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire in Adolescents Diagnosed With an Eating Disorder

open access: yesInternational Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess the structural validity and readability of a brief 7‐item version of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (the EDE‐Q7) among adolescents. Method Latent variable analysis was used in a sample of 263 adolescents (age range = 13–17.99y) diagnosed with an eating disorder and recruited from treatment ...
Paul E. Jenkins   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Point and interval forecasts of mortality rates and life expectancy: A comparison of ten principal component methods [PDF]

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Using the age- and sex-specific data of 14 developed countries, we compare the point and interval forecast accuracy and bias of ten principal component methods for forecasting mortality rates and life expectancy.
Heather Booth   +2 more
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Connecting the dots: A narrative review of the relationship between heart failure and cognitive impairment

open access: yesESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 1119-1131, April 2025.
Abstract Large clinical data underscore that heart failure is independently associated to an increased risk of negative cognitive outcome and dementia. Emerging evidence suggests that cerebral hypoperfusion, stemming from reduced cardiac output and vascular pathology, may contribute to the largely overlapping vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease ...
Mauro Massussi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predicting Mortality by Causes in the Republic of Bashkortostan Using the Lee-Carter Model. [PDF]

open access: yesStud Russ Econ Dev, 2021
Lakman IA   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Responsive stimulation of the thalamus for idiopathic generalized epilepsy: Results of the randomized controlled NAUTILUS trial through 18 months

open access: yesEpilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study was undertaken to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of responsive thalamic stimulation as adjunctive therapy for drug‐resistant idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) with generalized tonic–clonic seizures (GTCSs). Methods NAUTILUS is a prospective, multicenter, single‐blind, randomized sham‐controlled pivotal trial ...
Utku Uysal   +47 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mathematical Models for the Longevity Risk in the Annuity Market [PDF]

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The markets for longevity derivatives are starting to develop. In last years, many companies have closed the defined benefit retirement plans that they used to offer to their employees. In addition, some governments increased the retirement age by 2 or 5
Iulian MIRCEA
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