Geographical clustering of mortality from systemic sclerosis in the Southeastern United States, 1981-90.

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Geographical clustering of mortality from systemic sclerosis in the Southeastern United States, 1981-90.

Stephen J. Walsh,Julie R. Fenster-1997-12-01-PubMed

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Elevation of SSc mortality rates in the Southeastern US results from local clusters of concentrated mortality. These clusters may be artifacts of regional variation in death certificate quality. If not, distinctive environmental factors in these areas may provide new insights into the etiology of SSc.

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Elevation of SSc mortality rates in the Southeastern US results from local clusters of concentrated mortality. These clusters may be artifacts of regional variation in death certificate quality. If not, distinctive environmental factors in these areas may provide new insights into the etiology of SSc.

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Death certificateDemographyMedicineCluster (spacecraft)White (mutation)Mortality rateBlack maleEpidemiology

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