Population Estimation Error and Its Impact on 1991–1999 Cancer Rates*

摘要: The error of closure in the 2000 census, or difference between estimated and enumerated populations, poses special problems for public agencies that rely on census data. Nationally at state level, populations were only slightly underestimated, but underestimations high rapidly growing counties South intermontaine West, as well New York City. Race-specific estimates proved far less reliable, with severe overestimates underestimates all racial groups various nationwide. We offer explanations estimation discuss its impact cancer rates trends implications surveillance research.