Initial analysis of a large database: An investigator's perspective
Abstract
I am planning to investigate the longitudinal relationship between childhood obesity and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Given the nuances of this relationship -involving life-course epidemiology, evolving diagnostic criteria, and complex confounders -I plan to analyze a large existing database. Any suggestions on what one needs to be careful about?Using large existing databases can be a powerful approach, but it requires careful consideration of several conceptual, methodological, and practical issues.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
Obesity
Physical Activity
Diet
Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Southwest Journal of Medicine
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 58
- Pages
- 89–93
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026