Table 1 Projection method assumptions
From: A commentary on studies presenting projections of the future prevalence of dementia
Extrapolation | Cell-based macro-simulation |
|---|---|
Constant prevalence over time | Constant incidence over time |
Constant prevalence between regions | Constant incidence between |
| Â | regions |
Equal mortality risk | Constant difference in mortality |
| Â | risk |
Constant rate of progression | Rate of progression stable over |
| Â | time |
Risk factors stable over time | Risk factors stable over time |
Risk factors stable between regions | Risk factors stable between |
| Â | regions |