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Confounding

Confounding arises when a third variable is related to both the exposure and the outcome, potentially distorting the true association between them. Differences in confounding factors across age groups can influence the comparability of observed associations, making it crucial to control for these variables in analyses.

Stratified Analysis

Stratified analysis involves dividing the data into subgroups (e.g., different age groups) to examine if the association between the exposure and outcome remains consistent within each subgroup. This method helps reveal effect modification and controls for confounding factors unique to each stratum.

Association

In epidemiology, an association refers to the relationship or link identified between an exposure and an outcome. It is fundamental to observing whether changes in one variable coincide with changes in another, but it does not necessarily imply a causal connection.

Effect Modification

Effect modification occurs when the effect of an exposure on an outcome varies across levels of another variable, such as age. It means that the association is not uniform in all subgroups, and the modifying variable changes the strength or even the direction of the relationship.

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