Mathematical biology and medical statistics: contributions to the understanding of AIDS epidemiology

Authors
Donnelly, CA Cox, DR
Citation
Ca. Donnelly et Dr. Cox, Mathematical biology and medical statistics: contributions to the understanding of AIDS epidemiology, STAT ME M R, 10(2), 2001, pp. 141-154
Citations number
97
Categorie Soggetti
Health Care Sciences & Services
Journal title
STATISTICAL METHODS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH
ISSN journal
09622802 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
141 - 154
Database
ISI
SICI code
0962-2802(200104)10:2<141:MBAMSC>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Some of the many ways in which mathematical biology and statistics have bee n used in investigating the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epide mic are reviewed. Aspects of the spread of the disease via social and sexua l networks are discussed. The different kinds of data involved are critical ly compared. Some studies of the incubation period are briefly reviewed and some comments made on the role of adherence to therapy.