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Meta-analysis of epidemiologic dose-response data.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8512986     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We discuss methods for summarizing epidemiologic studies of dose-response. The data from such a study typically appear as a series of dose-specific relative risks, with one category serving as the common reference group. We present methods for estimating the dose-response parameters from single and multiple study reports, for assigning levels to exposure categories when modeling relative risks, and for investigating the effects of study design and subject characteristics on dose-response curves. Finally, we discuss the choice of fixed vs random effects models. We illustrate our points with data from case-control studies of the relation between duration of oral contraceptive use and risk of breast cancer.
Authors:
J A Berlin; M P Longnecker; S Greenland
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Epidemiology (Cambridge, Mass.)     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1044-3983     ISO Abbreviation:  Epidemiology     Publication Date:  1993 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-07-20     Completed Date:  1993-07-20     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9009644     Medline TA:  Epidemiology     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  218-28     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia 19104-6095.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Alcohol Drinking / epidemiology
Breast Neoplasms / epidemiology
Case-Control Studies
Contraceptives, Oral / administration & dosage
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug*
Epidemiologic Methods*
Female
Humans
Meta-Analysis as Topic*
Models, Biological
Odds Ratio
Risk Factors
Time Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contraceptives, Oral

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