International journal of epidemiology
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Comment Historical Article
Commentary: Cornfield, epidemiology and causality.
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This study was designed to break down the association of age, sex and seat belt use with risk of death for drivers of automobiles involved in a crash into two theoretical components: intrinsic severity of the crash and occupant resilience. ⋯ We conclude that in drivers involved in traffic crashes the association of age, sex and seat belt use with risk of death depends on the component of risk considered: severity of the crash or the occupant's resilience to energy.
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Disparities in health status between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the total Australian population have been documented in a fragmentary manner using disparate health outcome measures. ⋯ Comprehensive information on the burden of disease for Indigenous Australians is essential for informed health priority setting. This assessment has identified large health gaps which translate into opportunities for large health gains. It provides the empirical base to determine a more equitable and efficient funding of Indigenous health in Australia. The methods are replicable and would benefit priority setting in other countries with great disparities in health experienced by Indigenous peoples or other disadvantaged population groups.