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Poisson regression is different from linear en logistic regression, because it uses a log transformed dependent variable. For rates, defined as numbers of events per person per time unit, Poisson regression is very sensitive and probably better than standard regression methods.
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Cleophas, T.J., Zwinderman, A.H. (2016). Poisson Regression for Outcome Rates (50 Patients). In: SPSS for Starters and 2nd Levelers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20600-4_21
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