Confounding variables in epidemiologic studies: basics and beyond.

Abstract:

:This article discusses the importance, definition, and types of confounders in epidemiology. Methods to identify and address confounding are discussed, as well as their strengths and limitations. The article also describes the difference among confounders, mediators, and effect modifiers.

journal_name

Arch Iran Med

authors

Kamangar F

doi

012158/AIM.0014

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-08-01 00:00:00

pages

508-16

issue

8

eissn

1029-2977

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1735-3947

pii

0014

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15

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