Table 1 Deviance information criterion: DIC values according to model and probability distribution
| Probability distribution for the deaths count | < 50 years | 50–64 years | 65–74 years | 75 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poisson | 4126.7 | 4651.9 | 4547.8 | 5622.0 |
| Negative binomial | 4114.1 | 4562.6 | 4556.5 | 5537.8 |