Abstract：
:The main goal of this paper is to offer an introduction to the quantitative methods of meta-analysis used in epidemiology/public health, emphasizing on the most widespread used. We give also a brief reference of the methods to recognize publication bias. The limitations and advantages of the methods commented on are discussed.
journal_name
Gac Sanitjournal_title
Gaceta sanitariaauthors
Delgado Rodríguez M,Sillero Arenas M,Gálvez Vargas Rdoi
10.1016/s0213-9111(92)71090-5subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1992-01-01 00:00:00pages
30-9issue
28eissn
0213-9111issn
1578-1283pii
S0213-9111(92)71090-5journal_volume
6pub_type
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