title: Biplot models applied to cancer mortality rates.
abstract: "A graphical method developed by Gabriel to display the rows and columns of a matrix is applied to tables of age- and period-specific cancer mortality rates.  It is particularly useful when the pattern of age-specific rates changes with time.  Trends in age-specific rates and changes in the age distribution are identified as projections.  Three examples [from England and Wales] are given."
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Osmond
mesh_terms: D017677:Age Distribution; D000367:Age Factors; D002423:Cause of Death; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004194:Disease; D004739:England; D005060:Europe; D005544:Forecasting; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009026:Mortality; D009369:Neoplasms; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012106:Research; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D013997:Time Factors; D006113:United Kingdom; D014852:Wales
keywords: Age Distribution; Age Factors; Age Specific Death Rate; Cancer; Causes Of Death; Data Analysis; Death Rate; Demographic Analysis; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Diseases; England; Europe; Mathematical Model; Models, Theoretical; Mortality; Neoplasms; Northern Europe; Period Analysis; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Population Projection; Research Methodology; Statistical Studies; Time Factors; United Kingdom; Wales