O’Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may compromise conclusions
Abstract In this comment, we summarize several scientific concerns with the recently published systematic review from O’Connor and colleagues that examined the relationship between proximity to animal-feeding operations and health of individuals in nearby communities. The authors utilized a bias too...
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| author | Keeve E. Nachman Juleen Lam Leah H. Schinasi Tara C. Smith Beth J. Feingold Joan A. Casey |
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| description | Abstract In this comment, we summarize several scientific concerns with the recently published systematic review from O’Connor and colleagues that examined the relationship between proximity to animal-feeding operations and health of individuals in nearby communities. The authors utilized a bias tool not designed for environmental health research, erroneously excluded important studies, and incorrectly interpreted others. As a result, the conclusions drawn in the review misrepresent the evidence from the published literature, limiting its value to policymakers, researchers, and the public. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5e3712ed1d624e8fbdb45a4c25395cdc2022-12-21T18:59:13ZengBMCSystematic Reviews2046-40532017-08-01611410.1186/s13643-017-0575-7O’Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may compromise conclusionsKeeve E. Nachman0Juleen Lam1Leah H. Schinasi2Tara C. Smith3Beth J. Feingold4Joan A. Casey5Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Johns Hopkins UniversityProgram on Reproductive Health and the Environment, Department of OB/GYN & RS, University of CaliforniaDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public HealthDepartment of Environmental Health Sciences, University at Albany School of Public Health, State University of New YorkSchool of Public Health, University of CaliforniaAbstract In this comment, we summarize several scientific concerns with the recently published systematic review from O’Connor and colleagues that examined the relationship between proximity to animal-feeding operations and health of individuals in nearby communities. The authors utilized a bias tool not designed for environmental health research, erroneously excluded important studies, and incorrectly interpreted others. As a result, the conclusions drawn in the review misrepresent the evidence from the published literature, limiting its value to policymakers, researchers, and the public.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0575-7 |
| spellingShingle | Keeve E. Nachman Juleen Lam Leah H. Schinasi Tara C. Smith Beth J. Feingold Joan A. Casey O’Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may compromise conclusions Systematic Reviews |
| title | O’Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may compromise conclusions |
| title_full | O’Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may compromise conclusions |
| title_fullStr | O’Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may compromise conclusions |
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| title_short | O’Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may compromise conclusions |
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