Weighing the evidence: the Canadian experience

The Canadian Task Force on the Periodic Health Examination created a hierarchy of evidence that has been used for the past 18 y to evaluate the scientific evidence for and against the preventability of each condition reviewed. The methodology developed by the task force may be applicable to study of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of clinical nutrition 1997-02, Vol.65 (2), p.584S-586S
1. Verfasser:	Goldbloom, RB
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Canada Diagnostic Tests, Routine Evidence-Based Medicine General aspects Health Policy Humans Hypertension - prevention & control Medical sciences Physical Examination Planification. Prevention (methods). Intervention. Evaluation Policy making Preventive Health Services Public health Public health. Hygiene Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine Sodium, Dietary - administration & dosage
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Zusammenfassung:	The Canadian Task Force on the Periodic Health Examination created a hierarchy of evidence that has been used for the past 18 y to evaluate the scientific evidence for and against the preventability of each condition reviewed. The methodology developed by the task force may be applicable to study of the preventive aspects of dietary sodium and health. This paper describes the history and modus operandi of the task force.
ISSN:	0002-9165 1938-3207
DOI:	10.1093/ajcn/65.2.584S