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Use of case-control methods for indirect estimation in demography.

The author examines the applicability of case-control methods to demographic studies and finds that "of the numerous epidemiologic research strategies case-control studies are of particular interest whenever direct estimation of demographic indices is questionable. I shall elaborate upon two applications...in order to demonstrate the usefulness of the case-control method for better investigation of mortality rates and differentials in various contexts." The geographical scope is worldwide with a focus on developing countries. (EXCERPT)