| Causality in epidemiology. | |
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PMID: 23020541 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This article provides an introduction to the meaning of causality in epidemiology and methods that epidemiologists use to distinguish causal associations from non-causal ones. Alternatives to causal association are discussed in detail. Hill's guidelines, set forth approximately 50 years ago, and more recent developments are reviewed. The role of religious and philosophic views in our understanding of causality is briefly discussed. |
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Authors:
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Farin Kamangar |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of Iranian medicine Volume: 15 ISSN: 1735-3947 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Iran Med Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-10-01 Completed Date: 2013-02-04 Revised Date: 2013-05-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100889644 Medline TA: Arch Iran Med Country: Iran |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 641-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Community Health and Policy, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, USA. farin.kamangar@morgan.edu |
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Causality* Epidemiologic Methods Epidemiology* Humans Philosophy Religion |
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