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- Title
O'Connor et al. systematic review regarding animal feeding operations and public health: critical flaws may compromise conclusions.
- Authors
Nachman, Keeve E.; Lam, Juleen; Schinasi, Leah H.; Smith, Tara C.; Feingold, Beth J.; Casey, Joan A.
- 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.
- Subjects
ANIMAL feeding; PUBLIC health; ENVIRONMENTAL health
- Publication
Systematic Reviews, 2017, Vol 6, p1
- ISSN
2046-4053
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s13643-017-0575-7