Abstract
In this methodological paper, we explore a number of issues that pose problems for those who seek the antecedents of congenital microcephaly. We pay particular attention to three concerns: Who is a case? How should cases be classified? To whom should cases be compared?
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Epidemiologic Methods*
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Female
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Fetal Growth Retardation
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Gestational Age
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Head / embryology
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Head / growth & development
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Microcephaly / embryology
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Microcephaly / epidemiology*
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Microcephaly / pathology