东南大学流行病学.pptVIP

胃癌,胃切除 * Exploratory case-control studies have been referred to in a disparaging manner as “fishing expeditions” but they can be valuable in identifying potential risk factors. * * * * Also: cumulative incidence Rate of contracting diesease among those still at risk Individuals contribute with different lengths of time Denominator = sum of times * Can we use a sample of the denominator instead of the entire denominator? * * Cornfield (1961): if disease is rare OR ~ RR * * Fixed population may include cases A person selected as a case may also be selected as a control and vice versa