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Comment
. 1998 Nov 7;317(7168):1318.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7168.1318.

Odds ratios should be avoided when events are common

D G Altman, J J Deeks, D L Sackett
Comment

Odds ratios should be avoided when events are common

D G Altman et al. BMJ. .

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  • BMJ 1998 Dec 5;317(7172):1505
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