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Modern approaches to scientific research in occupational health based on clinical epidemiology
https://doi.org/10.31089/1026-9428-2026-66-1-33-38
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Abstract
The article is devoted to the problem of assessing cause-effect relationships in occupational health using methodological approaches of evidence-based medicine. Variants of epidemiological studies (cohort studies, case-control studies) are considered. The author has analyzed individual studies by domestic and foreign authors, which were conducted in various professional groups in order to assess the risk of morbidity and mortality. The integration of scientific data with clinical experience helps to increase the effectiveness of preventive measures, ensure more accurate diagnosis and improve the quality of medical care for occupational diseases.
Funding. The study had no funding.
Conflict of interest. The author declares no conflict of interest.
Received: 08.12.2025 / Accepted: 21.12.2026 / Published: 15.02.2026
About the Author
Leonid A. Strizhakov
Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational Health; Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University); Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Deputy Director for Science and Medical Work, Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational Health, Dr. of Sci. (Med.)
e-mail: strizhakov@irioh.ru
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Strizhakov L.A. Modern approaches to scientific research in occupational health based on clinical epidemiology. Russian Journal of Occupational Health and Industrial Ecology. 2026;66(1):33-38. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31089/1026-9428-2026-66-1-33-38. EDN: qphsgo
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