Application of the Case-Crossover Design: Challenges and Opportunities.
Epidemiology · 2000
Application of the Case-Crossover Design: Challenges and Opportunities. AARON COHEN, M. HEI. EMail: [email protected] This symposium deals with the modern applications of case-crossover design in epidemiologic investigations with special emphasis on environmental situations. The case-crossover design represents an attractive approach to examine the impact of time-varying exposures that may trigger adverse health events. Current studies involving air pollution and reproductive health will be featured in this discussion.