Strumenti e Metodi - 13/02/2026
Converting categorical risk estimates into continuous effects in environmental health systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Conversione delle stime di rischio categoriali in effetti continui nelle revisioni sistematiche e metanalisi in epidemiologia ambientale
Introduction
In epidemiological research, systematic reviews and meta-analysis are fundamental methodological tools that enable researchers to identify, critically appraise, and synthesize findings from independent studies, in order to answer a specific research question. By aggregating data across diverse populations, settings, and study designs, these approaches increase statistical power, improve estimates of effect size, and help to resolve inconsistencies in the literature. Moreover, they p…


