Principles of study design in environmental epidemiology.

doi:10.1289/ehp.93101s423

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Principles of study design in environmental epidemiology.

Environmental health perspectives - 1 Dec 1993

Morgenstern H, Thomas D

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This paper discusses the principles of study design and related methodologic issues in environmental epidemiology. Emphasis is given to studies aimed at evaluating causal hypotheses regarding exposures to suspected health hazards. Following background sections on the quantitative objectives and m...

Topics

Bias
Case-Control Studies
Cohort Studies
Cross-Sectional Studies
Environmental Exposure
Environmental Health
Environmental Monitoring
Epidemiologic Methods
Epidemiological Monitoring
Genetic Variation
Humans
Research Design

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