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Preface | p. vii |
Contributors | p. ix |
Why family matters: an introduction | p. 1 |
The theoretical underpinning for the use of family-based studies in life course epidemiology | |
Theoretical underpinning for the use of intergenerational studies in life course epidemiology | p. 13 |
Theoretical underpinning for the use of sibling studies in life course epidemiology | p. 39 |
Theoretical underpinning for the use of twin studies in life course epidemiology | p. 57 |
Discussant chapter-summary of the theoretical approaches to family-based studies in life course pidemiology | p. 85 |
The practicalities of undertaking family-based studies | |
Birth cohorts: a resource for life course studies | p. 99 |
Family-based life course studies in low- and middle-income countries | p. 129 |
Using available family members as proxies to provide information on other family members who are difficult to reach | p. 151 |
Discussant chapter-the practicalities of undertaking family-based studies | p. 181 |
Statistical methods in family-based studies | |
Statistical considerations in intergenerational studies | p. 195 |
Random effects models for sibling and twin-based studies in life course epidemiology | p. 229 |
Discussant chapter-statistical considerations in family-based life course studies | p. 251 |
Some illustrative examples of the use of family-based studies in life course epidemiology | |
Family-based studies applied to the influence of early life factors on cardiovascular disease | p. 263 |
How family-based studies have added to the understanding of life course epidemiology of mental health | p. 279 |
How family-based studies have added to understanding the life course epidemiology of reproductive health | p. 295 |
Discussant chapter-using family-based designs in life course epidemiology | p. 317 |
The future of family-based studies in life course epidemiology: challenges and opportunities | p. 325 |
Index | p. 335 |
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