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Exploring the association of genetic factors with participation in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children.
International journal of epidemiology - 1 Aug 2018
Taylor Amy E, Jones Hannah J, Sallis Hannah, Euesden Jack, Stergiakouli Evie, Davies Neil M, Zammit Stanley, Lawlor Debbie A, Munafò Marcus R, Davey Smith George, Tilling Kate
Abstract excerpt
Background: It is often assumed that selection (including participation and dropout) does not represent an important source of bias in genetic studies. However, there is little evidence to date on the effect of genetic factors on participation. Methods: Using data on mothers (N = 7486) and children (N = 7508) from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, we: (i) examined the association of polygenic...
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