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O'Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may
Keeve E Nachman1,2,3,4, Juleen Lam5, Leah H Schinasi6,7
1Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA. knachman@jhu.edu.
Abstract:
In this comment, we summarize several scientific concerns with the recently published systematic review from O'Connor and colleagues that examined the relationship between proximity to animal-feeding operations and health of individuals in nearby communities. The authors utilized a bias tool not designed for environmental health research, erroneously excluded important studies, and incorrectly interpreted others. As a result, the conclusions drawn in the review misrepresent the evidence from the published literature, limiting its value to policymakers, researchers, and the public.