[R-sig-Epi] R functions for probabilistic linkage

[Bernardo Rangel Tura]

On Wed, 2009-11-18 at 10:18 -0800, Dagan A WRIGHT wrote:
> I am somewhat new to R although using and liking already.  I am curious if there are any probabilistic packages similar in function to others such and Link King (http://www.the-link-king.com/).  I am looking for functions in SSN, First/Last name, date of birth, and a couple other indicators for matching.
> 
> Thanks
Hi Dagan,

I don't know any package in R for probabilistic linkage, but I and my
team have using this in one research and I have development 3 or 4
scripts about this.

What you need in this topic? 

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Bernardo Rangel Tura, M.D,MPH,Ph.D
National Institute of Cardiology
Brazil