Causal inference in environmental epidemiology
Environmental Health and Toxicology
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: 2017015-2017.
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en Inglés
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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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WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Asunto principal:
Sesgo
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Epidemiología
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Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales
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Lista de Verificación
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de tamizaje
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Environmental Health and Toxicology
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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