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[Meta-analysis in epidemiology (2): quantitative methods]
M Delgado Rodríguez1, M Sillero Arenas, R Gálvez Vargas
1Cátedra de Medicina Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina Hospital, Virgen de las Nieves, Granada.
Gaceta Sanitaria
|January 1, 1992
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.