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American Journal of Epidemiology Vol. 153, No. 1 : 30
Copyright © 2001 by The Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health

ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Chen et al. Respond to "Studying the Epidemiology of Uterine Leiomyomata" by Schwartz

Chao-Ru Chen1, Germaine M. Buck1, Jean Wactawski-Wende1,2 and Kimberly M. Perez1

1 Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State of New York, Buffalo, NY.
2 Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State of New York, Buffalo, NY.


   INTRODUCTION
 
We thank Dr. Schwartz for reviewing the methodological issues underlying the epidemiologic study of uterine leiomyomas, or fibroids (1Go). We concur with him about the paucity of available research despite the prevalent nature of this gynecologic condition. We would like to respond to the concerns raised by Dr. Schwartz regarding our case ascertainment and choice of analytical strategy, both of . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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