GeneticsInternational Journal of EpidemiologyPeer-reviewed
Mortality Selection in a Genetic Sample and Implications for Association Studies
Benjamin W Domingue, Daniel W Belsky, Amal Harrati…·Jason Boardman
This study investigates mortality selection in genetic samples and its impact on polygenetic association studies, finding that healthier and more socioeconomically advantaged individuals are more likely to survive and participate, leading to biased estimates.
DOI 10.1093/ije/dyx041