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Methodology

Reporting of “Theoretical Design” in Explanatory Research: A Critical Appraisal of Research on Early Life Exposure to Antibiotics and the Occurrence of Asthma

Hayat BentouhamiUniversity of Antwerp, Social Epidemiology and Health Policy, Wilrijk, 2610, BelgiumCorrespondence[email protected]
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Lidia CasasUniversity of Antwerp, Social Epidemiology and Health Policy, Wilrijk, 2610, BelgiumORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1820-8742View further author information
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Joost WeylerUniversity of Antwerp, Social Epidemiology and Health Policy, Wilrijk, 2610, BelgiumORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7271-5492View further author information
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Pages 755-767 | Published online: 27 Aug 2021

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