In this paper, we use the edge design technique and regression analysis to determine the actual causes that led to the spread of diabetes. Also, applications of the spread of diabetes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been obtained, for example, the extent of this phenomenon with two levels (+, –).

diabetes, edge designs, linear model, screening design, data analysis.

Received: February 28, 2021; Accepted: March 19, 2021; Published: May 24, 2021

How to cite this article: Alanazi Talal Abdulrahman, Application of edge designs to study the spread of diabetes, JP Journal of Biostatistics 18(2) (2021), 187-198. DOI: 10.17654/BS018020187

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