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Published in: Systematic Reviews 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Commentary

O’Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may compromise conclusions

Published in: Systematic Reviews | Issue 1/2017

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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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Metadata
Title
O’Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may compromise conclusions
Publication date
01-12-2017
Published in
Systematic Reviews / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2046-4053
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-017-0575-7

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