Use of hierarchical models to analyze European trends in congenital anomaly prevalence
ConclusionThere were no substantial differences between independent analyses of each subgroup and hierarchical models when using the EUROCAT anomaly subgroups. Considering each anomaly separately, therefore, remains an appropriate method for the detection of potential changes in prevalence by surveillance systems. Hierarchical models do, however, remain an interesting alternative method of analysis when considering the risks of specific exposures in relation to the prevalence of congenital anomalies, which could be investigated in other studies. Birth Defects Research (Part A) 106:480–10, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Alana Cavadino, David Prieto‐Merino, Marie‐Claude Addor, Larraitz Arriola, Fabrizio Bianchi, Elizabeth Draper, Ester Garne, Ruth Greenlees, Martin Haeusler, Babak Khoshnood, Jenny Kurinczuk, Bob McDonnell, Vera Nelen, Mary O'Mahony, Hanitra Randrianai Tags: Research Article Source Type: research