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SpunkyMonkey said:
So the decline around 2008 could just as well be due to declining birth rates as declining infant mortality
Debunked: 14,000 Fukushima Deaths in U.S.
- Context: Fukushima
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SUMMARY
The discussion critically analyzes the claims made in the study by Joseph Mangano and Janette Sherman, which alleges that 14,000 deaths in the U.S. are linked to the Fukushima disaster. A statistician identified significant discrepancies between the infant death data reported by Mangano & Sherman and the actual CDC data, revealing that the study misrepresented the statistics to suggest a false increase in post-Fukushima deaths. The analysis concludes that the methodology employed by M&S was flawed, leading to misleading conclusions about the impact of the Fukushima disaster on U.S. infant mortality rates.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of statistical analysis and data interpretation
- Familiarity with CDC data reporting methods
- Knowledge of the Fukushima disaster and its public health implications
- Awareness of peer-reviewed journal standards and credibility
- Investigate the methodology of the Mangano & Sherman study
- Review CDC infant mortality data for accuracy and trends
- Explore critiques of the International Journal of Health Services
- Learn about statistical significance and its implications in health studies
This discussion is beneficial for public health researchers, statisticians, journalists covering health-related topics, and anyone interested in the integrity of scientific research and data reporting.