A quicker method for calculating mortality ratios based on survival rates in clinical trials and other follow-up studies.
OBJECTIVE
To provide reference expected cumulative survival tables, reducing steps in the calculation of mortality ratios and excess death rates from the medical literature, when source data are in terms of survival curves or cumulative survival rates.


METHODS
Actuarial methodology.


RESULTS
Tables provide cumulative expected survival rates calculated by entry age and for different periods of follow-up, as used in clinical trials and registries in the medical literature.


CONCLUSIONS
The observed survival in scientific papers can be appraised promptly using cumulative survival tables calculated from either insurance or population life tables.
Naslafkih
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University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Sestier
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D000206:Actuarial Analysis; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015993:Life Tables; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015996:Survival Rate