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Complex systems models for causal inference in social epidemiology.

Hiba N KouserRuby Barnard-MayersEleanor J Murray
Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2020)
Systems models, which by design aim to capture multi-level complexity, are a natural choice of tool for bridging the divide between social epidemiology and causal inference. In this commentary, we discuss the potential uses of complex systems models for improving our understanding of quantitative causal effects in social epidemiology. To put systems models in context, we will describe how this approach could be used to optimise the distribution of COVID-19 response resources to minimise social inequalities during and after the pandemic.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • coronavirus disease
  • mental health
  • sars cov
  • risk factors
  • single cell
  • high resolution
  • mass spectrometry
  • risk assessment