Bradford Hill criteria Quick reference
A Dictionary of Dentistry (2 ed.)
...Bradford Hill criteria [ A. B. Hill ( 1897–1991 ), British medical statistician] A set of nine criteria used to determine the strength of an association between a disease and its supposed causative agent. They form the basis of modern medical and dental epidemiological research. The nine Bradford Hill criteria Criterion Explanation Strength of association The stronger the association, the more likely it is that the relation is causal. Temporal relationship Exposure always precedes the outcome. Consistency The association is consistent...