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- Title
Circular logic and flawed modelling compromises non-pharmaceutical intervention article's conclusions.
- Authors
Grant, Jennifer; Fulford, Martha; Schabas, Richard
- Abstract
Assessing the value of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) in response to coronavirus disease 2019 is a critical exercise to ensure optimal response to future pandemics. To be credible, evaluations should be impartial and rely on robust data and methodologies. Unfortunately, the assessment by Ogden et al. fails on all these accounts and instead further confounds the issue by reliance on models with incorrect underlying assumptions, circular reasoning and inappropriate assignment of causality. Ironically, instead of supporting the argument for NPIs, the authors detract from their argument by making unconvincing points supported by poor analysis.
- Subjects
OGDEN (Utah); COVID-19; COVID-19 pandemic; LOGIC
- Publication
Canada Communicable Disease Report, 2022, Vol 48, Issue 10, p492
- ISSN
1188-4169
- Publication type
Article