Extent of regression dilution for established and novel coronary risk factors: results from the British Regional Heart Study.
BACKGROUND: Imprecision in measurement of risk factors leads to underestimation of associations with disease outcomes (through regression dilution bias). We examine the extent of this bias for established and novel risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) and consider the consequences for CHD...
Main Authors: | Emberson, JR, Whincup, P, Morris, R, Walker, M, Lowe, G, Rumley, A |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2004
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