Methodologic issues in epidemiologic studies of congenital microcephaly

被引：37

作者：

Leviton, A

Holmes, LB

Allred, EN

Vargas, J

机构：

[1] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Dept Neurol, Boston, MA 02115 USA

[2] Childrens Hosp, Neuroepidemiol Unit, Boston, MA 02115 USA

[3] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Dept Pediat, Boston, MA 02115 USA

[4] Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Dept Pediat, Harvard, MA USA

[5] Brigham & Womens Hosp, Harvard, MA USA

[6] Univ Calif San Francisco, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, San Francisco, CA 94143 USA

来源：

EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | 2002年 / 69卷 / 1-2期

关键词：

microcephaly; newborn; epidemiology; growth restriction;

D O I：

10.1016/S0378-3782(02)00065-8

中图分类号：

R71 [妇产科学];

学科分类号：

100211 ;

摘要：

In this methodological paper, we explore a number of issues that pose problems for those who seek the antecedents of congenital microcephaly. We pay particular attention to three concerns: Who is a case? How should cases be classified? To whom should cases be compared? (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：91 / 105

页数：15

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