Document Type : Letter(s) to the Editor
Authors
1 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Student Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3 Modeling in Health Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
Abstract
Percentages play a crucial role in medical research by providing a clear and concise way to present data and analyze findings.
Highlights
Elaheh Sanjari (Google Scholar)
Hadi Raeisi Shahraki (Google Scholar)
Keywords
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