Using natural experiments to evaluate population health interventions: new Medical Research Council guidance.

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Published in J Epidemiol Community Health on May 10, 2012

Authors

Peter Craig1, Cyrus Cooper, David Gunnell, Sally Haw, Kenny Lawson, Sally Macintyre, David Ogilvie, Mark Petticrew, Barney Reeves, Matt Sutton, Simon Thompson

Author Affiliations

1: MRC Population Health Sciences Research Network and Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Government Health Directorates, St Andrews House, Edinburgh EH1 3DG, UK. peter.craig@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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