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Letters to the editor methods of adjustment for estimating the attributable risk in case—control studies: A review
Author(s) -
Gefeller Olaf,
Eide Geir Egil,
Benichou Jacques
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
statistics in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.996
H-Index - 183
eISSN - 1097-0258
pISSN - 0277-6715
DOI - 10.1002/sim.4780120109
Subject(s) - computer science , estimation , control (management) , econometrics , data science , artificial intelligence , mathematics , economics , management
In a recent issue Benichou provided an excellent comprehensive review on adjustment methods for estimating attributable risk (AR) in the framework of case‐control studies. Its didactic nature illustrating all theoretical considerations using data from the Ille‐et‐Vilaine study ensures that Benichou's paper will soon be one of the leading references on AR estimation. It closes the gap between Walter's classic methodologic review paper 1 on AR and more modern developments during the 1980's in this evolving area. Additional comments in this letter may help to clarify further some issues discussed in the paper.