Assessing bias associated with geocoding of historical residence in epidemiology research
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Assessing bias associated with geocoding of historical residence in epidemiology research.
The use of geocoded historical residence as proxy for retrospective assessment of exposure in early life is increasing in epidemiological studies of chronic health outcomes. Dealing with historical residence poses challenges, primarily due to higher uncertainties associated with data collection and processing. A possible source of bias is connected with the exclusion of subjects, who cannot, fo...
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عنوان ژورنال: Geospatial health
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1970-7096,1827-1987
DOI: 10.4081/gh.2013.93