Author/Editor		Božikov, Jadranka; Zaletel-Kragelj, Lijana; Bardehle, Doris
Title		Age standardization
Type		članek
Source		In: A handbook for teachers, researchers and health professionals : analysis - planning - evaluation Lage : Jacobs
Publication year		2013
Volume		str. 56-71
Language		eng
Abstract		Basic theoretical background of standardization as one of the methods for controlling the effect of confounding in epidemiology is presented. Direct method of standardization as most common standardization method is presented in detail, using a case study. Step by step, the procedure is described using simple spreadsheet computer tool for facilitating it.
Keywords		age standardization confounding cumulative rate direct standardization indirect standardization standardization