Term: Cox Proportional Hazards Regression Analysis

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-10-24

Definition:

A regression model for analyzing the effect of several risk factors on survival. The probability of the endpoint (e.g., death) is called the hazard. This model assumes that the effects of the predictor variables are constant over time. (Source: http://www.medcalc.org/manual/cox_proportional_hazards.php

Related terms 

• Survival Analysis

Term used in 

• Chateau D, Doupe M, Walld R, Soodeen R, Ouelette C, Rajotte L. Projecting Personal Care Home Bed Equivalent Needs in Manitoba Through 2036. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)
• Fransoo R, Martens P, Prior H, Chateau D, McDougall C, Schultz J, McGowan K, Soodeen R, Bailly A. Adult Obesity in Manitoba: Prevalence, Associations, and Outcomes. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)