How Can Researchers Mitigate the Healthy Worker Effect?
Researchers can adopt several strategies to mitigate the impact of HWE: 1. Cohort Studies: Comparing exposed and unexposed workers within the same occupational cohort can help control for the HWE. 2. Matching: Matching workers with non-workers based on similar health profiles can reduce selection bias. 3. Statistical Adjustments: Using statistical methods to adjust for confounding variables related to employment status can help clarify the true impact of exposures.
