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Epidemiological research uses various causal analysis methods, including graphical models and counterfactual approaches, to establish causation from observational studies. Marginal structural models are key for addressing time-varying confounding in longitudinal data.

Keywords:
Biais (Épidémiologie)Bias (Epidemiology)CausalityCausalitéConfounding factors (Epidemiology)Facteur de confusion (Épidémiologie)ModelsModèle structuralStructural

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  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Causal Inference

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  • Observational studies are foundational in epidemiology but establishing causation remains challenging.
  • Chronic multifactorial diseases necessitate advanced methods for understanding complex causal relationships.
  • Traditional statistical methods may yield biased results in longitudinal studies with time-varying confounding.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of causal analysis methods used in epidemiology.
  • To highlight the utility of graphical models, path analysis, and counterfactual approaches.
  • To emphasize the importance and application of marginal structural models for time-varying confounding.

Summary:

  • This paper reviews epidemiological causal inference methods: graphical models (e.g., directed acyclic graphs), path analysis extensions (e.g., structural equation models), and counterfactual frameworks.
  • Sufficient-component cause models address multicausality, while graphical tools aid in identifying confounding.
  • Marginal structural models are presented as a solution for bias due to time-varying confounding in longitudinal studies.

Impact:

  • The review clarifies the foundational logic of various causal models, despite their independent development.
  • It underscores the critical role of formulating causal hypotheses for methodological choices.
  • Recent statistical tools offer enhanced capabilities for analyzing complex relationships, particularly in life course epidemiology.