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Submited on: 25 Nov 2011 01:40:59 AM GMT

Published on: 25 Nov 2011 05:54:44 PM GMT

Possible Eradication of Polio?

Posted by Dr. Thomas Herchline on 28 Nov 2011 03:31:19 PM GMT

1	Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?	Yes
2	Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?	Partly
3	Is this a new and original contribution?	Yes
4	Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?	Yes
5	Are structure and length satisfactory?	Yes
6	Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?	No
7	Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?	No
8	Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?	Yes
9	Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?	Yes
10	Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?	Yes
11	Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?	No

Other Comments:
This is an opinion paper based on mathematical modeling of epidemics.

There is no abstract provided and no stated conclusions.

The implied conclusion is that diseases naturally follow a cyclic pattern but may eventually settle into a steady equilibrium (between sick and well).

There is a problem with the symbols used for coefficients - they do not appear in the text.
Competing interests:
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No
Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
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Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

Medical Director, Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County
How to cite: Herchline T .Possible Eradication of Polio?[Review of the article 'On the Long-term Health Care Crisis. A Possible Eradication Scenario ' by Lonngren K].WebmedCentral 2011;2(11):WMCRW001167

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