http://currents.plos.org/outbreaks/article/zika-virus-and-microcephaly-applying-the-bradford-hill-criteria-for-causation/
Answer the following questions:
1. Compare deterministic model and stochastic models of disease causality and provide examples of each type.
2. Describe three types of associations (chance, non-causal, and causal) that are possible among exposures and health outcomes. Give an example of each one.
3. Describe each of Sir Austin Bradford Hill’s NINE Criteria of Causality.
4. Read the article “Does the Zika Virus cause Microcephaly”. Explain whether or not each of the nine Hill’s criteria has been met to establish causality between Zika and Microcephaly. Make sure to explain each criteria.
