Split and combine simulation extrapolation algorithm to correct geocoding coarsening of built environment exposures.

ABSTRACT: A major challenge in studies relating built environment features to health is measurement error in exposure due to geocoding errors. Faulty geocodes in built environment data introduce errors to exposure assessments that may induce bias in the corresponding health effect estimates. In this study, we examine the distribution of the measurement error in measures constructed from point-referenced exposures, quantify the extent of bias in exposure effect estimates due to geocode coarsening, and extend the simulation extrapolation (SIMEX) method to correct the bias. The motivating example focuses on the association between children's body mass index and exposure to the junk food environment, represented by the number of junk food outlets within a buffer area near their schools. We show, algebra

SUBMITTER: Won JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9018528 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature