Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023

Editorial

The epidemiological quest for the role of vitamin D turned non-linear—and simply made sense

Mika Ala-Korpela

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 1–4, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac218

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Opinion

Dealing with missing data using the Heckman selection model: methods primer for epidemiologists

Johanna Muñoz and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 5–13, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac237

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Reprints and Reflections

Estimation of vaccine effectiveness using the screening method

C P Farrington

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 14–21, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac207

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Commentary: Estimation of vaccine effectiveness using the screening method

Brendan Flannery and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 19–21, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac013

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COVID-19

Waning of first- and second-dose ChAdOx1 and BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccinations: a pooled target trial study of 12.9 million individuals in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Steven Kerr and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 22–31, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac199

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Limitations introduced by a low participation rate of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence data

Olivia Pluss and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 32–43, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac178

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Exploring the impact of selection bias in observational studies of COVID-19: a simulation study

Louise A C Millard and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 44–57, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac221

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Cancer

Reassessing the causal role of obesity in breast cancer susceptibility: a comprehensive multivariable Mendelian randomization investigating the distribution and timing of exposure

Yu Hao and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 58–70, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac143

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Circulating insulin-like growth factors and risks of overall, aggressive and early-onset prostate cancer: a collaborative analysis of 20 prospective studies and Mendelian randomization analysis

Eleanor L Watts and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 71–86, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac124

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Total calcium, dairy foods and risk of colorectal cancer: a prospective cohort study of younger US women

Hanseul Kim and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 87–95, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac202

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Dietary patterns and risk of colorectal cancer: a comparative analysis

Peilu Wang and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 96–106, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac230

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More on RCTs

Estimands in cluster-randomized trials: choosing analyses that answer the right question

Brennan C Kahan and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 107–118, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac131

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Commentary: Estimands in cluster trials: thinking carefully about the target of inferenceand the consequences for analysis choice

Karla Hemming and Monica Taljaard

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 116–118, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac174

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Emulating a target trial of intensive nurse home visiting in the policy-relevant population using linked administrative data

Margarita Moreno-Betancur and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 119–131, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac092

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Child Development

Gestational age at birth, chronic conditions and school outcomes: a population-based data linkage study of children born in England

Nicolás Libuy and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 132–143, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac105

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Gestational and childhood urinary iodine concentrations and children’s cognitive function in a longitudinal mother-child cohort in rural Bangladesh

Mariza Kampouri and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 144–155, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac110

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Perinatal Epidemiology

Maternal age and the risk of low birthweight and pre-term delivery: a pan-Nordic comparison

Siddartha Aradhya and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 156–164, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac211

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Mendelian randomization study of maternal coffee consumption and its influence on birthweight, stillbirth, miscarriage, gestational age and pre-term birth

Caroline Brito Nunes and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 165–177, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac121

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Investigating a possible causal relationship between maternal serum urate concentrations and offspring birthweight: a Mendelian randomization study

Caitlin S Decina and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 178–189, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac186

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The association between psychostimulant use in pregnancy and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes: results from a distributed analysis in two similar jurisdictions

Ximena Camacho and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 190–202, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac180

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Risk of adverse neonatal outcomes among pregnant women with disabilities

Jessica L Gleason and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 203–213, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac183

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Methods

Linkage of multiple electronic health record datasets using a ‘spine linkage’ approach compared with all ‘pairwise linkages’

Helen A Blake and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 214–226, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac130

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Tools for assessing quality and risk of bias in Mendelian randomization studies: a systematic review

Francesca Spiga and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 227–249, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac149

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Miscellaneous

Estimating the excess burden of pertussis disease in Australia within the first year of life, that might have been prevented through timely vaccination

Duleepa Jayasundara and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 250–259, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac175

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Vitamin D deficiency and C-reactive protein: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study

Ang Zhou and Elina Hyppönen

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 260–271, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac087

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Maternal and prenatal factors and age at thelarche in the LEGACY Girls Study cohort: implications for breast cancer risk

Mandy Goldberg and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 272–283, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac108

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Quantifying cause-related mortality in Australia, incorporating multiple causes: observed patterns, trends and practical considerations

Karen Bishop and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 284–294, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac167

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Worth the paper it’s written on? A cross-sectional study of Medical Certificate of Stillbirth accuracy in the UK

Michael P Rimmer and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 295–308, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac100

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Education Corner

Reflection on modern methods: risk ratio regression—simple concept yet complex computation

Murthy N Mittinty and John Lynch

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 309–314, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac220

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Software Application Profile

Software Application Profile: ShinyDataSHIELD—an R Shiny application to perform federated non-disclosive data analysis in multicohort studies

Xavier Escribà-Montagut and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 315–320, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac201

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Letters to the Editor

Effectiveness of fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine against the Omicron variant compared with no vaccination

Jessie Zeng and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 321–328, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac231

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The International Epidemiological Association calls for global child vaccination against Covid-19

Chandra M Pandey and on behalf of the International Epidemiological Association Council (2021–24)

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 323–324, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac225

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Validation of self-reported sun exposure against electronic ultraviolet radiation dosimeters

Ran Zhang and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages 324–328, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac179

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Correction

Correction to: Proton pump inhibitors and myocardial infarction: an application of active comparators in a self-controlled case series

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Page 329, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac222

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ONLINE ONLY

Data Resource Profiles

Data Resource Profile: Self-reported data in the Million Veteran Program: survey development and insights from the first 850 736 participants

Xuan-Mai T Nguyen and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages e1–e17, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac133

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Data Resource Profile: Yorkshire Specialist Register of Cancer in Children and Young People (Yorkshire Register)

Kirsten J Cromie and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages e18–e26, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac195

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Cohort Profiles

Cohort Profile: The National Institute for Health Research Health Informatics Collaborative: Hepatitis B Virus (NIHR HIC HBV) research dataset

Tingyan Wang and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages e27–e37, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac127

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Cohort Profile: The United Kingdom Research study into Ethnicity and COVID-19 outcomes in Healthcare workers (UK-REACH)

Luke Bryant and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages e38–e45, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac171

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Cohort Profile: Longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in UK adults (COVIDENCE UK)

Hayley Holt and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages e46–e56, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac189

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Cohort Profile: The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSI-Brazil)

Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages e57–e65, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac132

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Cohort Profile: The LIFE-Adult-Study

Christoph Engel and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages e66–e79, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac114

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Cohort Profile Update: The HUNT Study, Norway

Bjørn Olav Åsvold and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages e80–e91, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac095

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Cohort Profile Update: The 45 and Up Study

Kerrin Bleicher and others

International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 1, February 2023, Pages e92–e101, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyac104

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