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Inferencia causal en epidemiología / Causal inference in epidemiology
Rodríguez-Villamizar, Laura A.
  • Rodríguez-Villamizar, Laura A; Universidad Industrial de Santander. Bucaramanga. CO
Rev. salud pública ; 19(3): 409-415, mayo-jun. 2017.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-903125
RESUMEN
RESUMEN En este ensayo se revisa de manera breve el desenvolvimiento histórico de la definición de causa para comprender el desarrollo del pensamiento y de los modelos de causalidad. Posteriormente, se presentan los fundamentos teóricos que sustentan la identificación de relaciones causales y los modelos y métodos de análisis disponibles. Finalmente, se presentan algunas conclusiones respecto a las fortalezas y limitaciones que ofrece el análisis contrafactual en la identificación de relaciones causales en epidemiología social.(AU)
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT This essay makes a brief account of the historical development of epidemiology as a fundamental element for understanding the development of thought and causality models. Subsequently, the theoretical foundations that support the identification of causal relationships and the available models and methods of analysis are exposed, providing some examples of their application. Finally, the strengths and limitations of this epidemiological analysis during the identification of causal relationships are presented.(AU)
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Social Conditions / Socioeconomic Factors / Epidemiology / Models, Theoretical Type of study: Prognostic study / Screening study Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. salud pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Industrial de Santander/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Social Conditions / Socioeconomic Factors / Epidemiology / Models, Theoretical Type of study: Prognostic study / Screening study Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. salud pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Industrial de Santander/CO