Statistical designs for familial aggregation.

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In the past two decades, it has become increasingly clear that genetic factors contribute to the aetiology of many common diseases including cancers, coronary disease, allergy and psychiatric disorders. While one goal of genetic epidemiological studies is to locate susceptibility genes for these complex diseases, it is important that strong evidence of familial aggregation be established at an early stage of...

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