articleBMJMar 12, 2010Closed access

Problem of immortal time bias in cohort studies: example using statins for preventing progression of diabetes

LELinda E. LévesqueJAJ. A HanleyAKAbbas KezouhSSSamy Suissa

McGill University · Queen's University · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Immortal time in observational studies can bias the results in favour of the treatment group, but it is not difficult to identify and avoid

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  • Medicine
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Cohort
  • Internal medicine
  • Endocrinology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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