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  • Lifecourse epidemiology
  • Public health research

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  • Spatial lifecourse epidemiology integrates advanced technologies to study long-term health effects.
  • Increasing studies necessitate clear and transparent reporting for public health and policy decisions.
  • Existing guidelines lacked specific recommendations for this interdisciplinary field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Spatial Lifecourse Epidemiology Reporting Standards (ISLE-ReSt) Statement.
  • To provide a checklist for consistent and improved reporting in spatial lifecourse epidemiology.
  • To enhance the scientific rigor and reproducibility of spatial lifecourse epidemiologic studies.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the ISLE-ReSt Statement by an international task force.
  • Utilized the STrengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement as a foundation.
  • Integrated specific reporting standards for spatial data and methods into a comprehensive checklist.

Main Results:

  • A new reporting guideline, ISLE-ReSt, has been established.
  • The guideline offers a checklist to standardize reporting in spatial lifecourse epidemiology.
  • The development involved international, multidisciplinary experts adhering to established norms.

Conclusions:

  • The ISLE-ReSt Statement promotes transparency and consistency in spatial lifecourse epidemiology.
  • Regular updates (every 2-3 years) are planned due to rapid technological advancements.
  • Adoption of ISLE-ReSt is crucial for evidence-based public health and policy.