The Bradford Hill criteria serve as guidelines for establishing causative links in epidemiological research. Beyond Strength, Consistency, Specificity, and Temporality, key criteria also include Biological Gradient, Plausibility, Coherence, Experiment, and Analogy. These principles assist scientists in assessing the likelihood of causation in complex biological contexts. Below is a summary of these concepts:
While not definitive or exhaustive, these criteria provide a robust framework for evaluating causation across various types of studies, guiding researchers through the complexities of epidemiological and public health investigations.
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