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Global shrinkage factor for each of the cause‐specific models.
| Method | Colon cancer | Other causes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard approach (or temporal recalibration) | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| Period analysis: 5‐year window | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| Period analysis: 4‐year window | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| Period analysis: 3‐year window | 0.98 | 0.97 |
| Period analysis: 2‐year window | 0.97 | 0.95 |
| Period analysis: 1‐year window | 0.93 | 0.90 |
