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Causal inference in environmental epidemiology
Environmental Health and Toxicology ; : 2017015-2017.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-786724
ABSTRACT
Inferring causality is necessary to achieve the goal of epidemiology, which is to elucidate the cause of disease. Causal inference is conducted in three

steps:

evaluation of validity of the study, inference of general causality, and inference of individual causality. To evaluate validity of the study, we propose a checklist that focuses on biases and generalizability. For general causal inference, we recommend utilizing Hill’s 9 viewpoints. Lastly, individual causality can be inferred based on the general causality and evidence of exposure. Additional considerations may be needed for social or legal purposes; however, these additional considerations should be based on the scientific truth elucidated by the causal inference described in the present article.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Bias / Epidemiology / Environmental Exposure / Checklist Type of study: Screening study Language: English Journal: Environmental Health and Toxicology Year: 2017 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Bias / Epidemiology / Environmental Exposure / Checklist Type of study: Screening study Language: English Journal: Environmental Health and Toxicology Year: 2017 Type: Article