Journal article
Graphical comparisons of relative disease burden across multiple risk factors
Abstract
BackgroundPopulation attributable fractions (PAF) measure the proportion of disease prevalence that would be avoided in a hypothetical population, similar to the population of interest, but where a particular risk factor is eliminated. They are extensively used in epidemiology to quantify and compare disease burden due to various risk factors, and directly influence public policy regarding possible health interventions. In contrast to …
Authors
Ferguson J; O’Leary N; Maturo F; Yusuf S; O’Donnell M
Journal
BMC Medical Research Methodology, Vol. 19, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2019
DOI
10.1186/s12874-019-0827-4
ISSN
1471-2288