Case-control studies / Ruth H. Keogh and D.R. Cox.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-280) and index.

1. Introduction to case-control studies;
2. The simplest situation;
3. Matched case-control studies;
4. A general formulation;
5. Case-control studies with other than two outcomes;
6. Special sampling designs;
7. Nested case-control studies;
8. Case-subcohort studies;
9. Misclassification and measurement error;
10. Synthesis of studies;
Appendix. A theoretical diversion;
References;
Index.

"The case-control approach is a powerful method for investigating factors that may explain a particular event. It is extensively used in epidemiology to study disease incidence, one of the best-known examples being the investigation by Bradford Hill and Doll of the possible connection between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. More recently, case-control studies have been increasingly used in other fields, including sociology and econometrics. With a particular focus on statistical analysis, this book is ideal for applied and theoretical statisticians wanting an up-to-date introduction to the field. It covers the fundamentals of case-control study design and analysis as well as more recent developments, including two-stage studies, case-only studies and methods for case-control sampling in time. The latter have important applications in large prospective cohorts that require case-control sampling designs to make efficient use of resources. More theoretical background is provided in an appendix for those new to the field"--Provided by publisher.