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Karen TuProfessor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto Verified email at utoronto.ca Cited by 12748 |
[HTML][HTML] Accuracy of administrative databases in identifying patients with hypertension
K Tu, NRC Campbell, ZL Chen, KJ Cauch-Dudek… - Open …, 2007 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Traditionally, the determination of the occurrence of hypertension in patients
has relied on costly and time-consuming survey methods that do not allow patients to be …
has relied on costly and time-consuming survey methods that do not allow patients to be …
Living near major roads and the incidence of dementia, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis: a population-based cohort study
Background Emerging evidence suggests that living near major roads might adversely
affect cognition. However, little is known about its relationship with the incidence of dementia, …
affect cognition. However, little is known about its relationship with the incidence of dementia, …
[PDF][PDF] Identifying cases of congestive heart failure from administrative data: a validation study using primary care patient records
SE Schultz, DM Rothwell, Z Chen, K Tu - Health Promotion and …, 2013 - academia.edu
Introduction: To determine if using a combination of hospital administrative data and ambulatory
care physician billings can accurately identify patients with congestive heart failure (CHF…
care physician billings can accurately identify patients with congestive heart failure (CHF…
[HTML][HTML] Exposure to ambient air pollution and the incidence of dementia: A population-based cohort study
…, R Copes, P Hystad, A van Donkelaar, K Tu… - Environment …, 2017 - Elsevier
Introduction Emerging studies have implicated air pollution in the neurodegenerative processes.
Less is known about the influence of air pollution, especially at the relatively low levels, …
Less is known about the influence of air pollution, especially at the relatively low levels, …
Validation of a case definition to define hypertension using administrative data
We validated the accuracy of case definitions for hypertension derived from administrative
data across time periods (year 2001 versus 2004) and geographic regions using physician …
data across time periods (year 2001 versus 2004) and geographic regions using physician …
Prevalence and incidence of hypertension from 1995 to 2005: a population-based study
K Tu, Z Chen, LL Lipscombe - Cmaj, 2008 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Researchers have predicted that there will be a relative increase of 24% in the
prevalence of hypertension in developed countries from 2000 to 2025. Hypertension is a …
prevalence of hypertension in developed countries from 2000 to 2025. Hypertension is a …
Trends in risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Canada: temporal, socio-demographic and geographic factors
Background: Temporal trends in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and the impact of
socio-economic status on these risk factors remain unclear. Methods: Using data from the …
socio-economic status on these risk factors remain unclear. Methods: Using data from the …
Diagnosed hypertension in Canada: incidence, prevalence and associated mortality
…, C Bancej, S Quach, J Ellison, N Campbell, K Tu… - Cmaj, 2012 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Our objectives
were to examine the prevalence and incidence of diagnosed hypertension in Canada and …
were to examine the prevalence and incidence of diagnosed hypertension in Canada and …
Estimate of the benefits of a population-based reduction in dietary sodium additives on hypertension and its related health care costs in Canada
Background Hypertension is the leading risk factor for mortality worldwide. One-quarter of
the adult Canadian population has hypertension, and more than 90% of the population is …
the adult Canadian population has hypertension, and more than 90% of the population is …
Identification of physician-diagnosed Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in population-based administrative data: a validation study using family physicians' …
Background: Population-based surveillance of Alzheimer’s and related dementias (AD-RD)
incidence and prevalence is important for chronic disease management and health system …
incidence and prevalence is important for chronic disease management and health system …