Question Study
Rankin et al. [61]
1. “Did the study address a clearly focused issue?” Yes
2. “Was the cohort recruited in an acceptable way?” Yes
3. “Was the exposure accurately measured to minimise bias?” Yes
4. “Was the outcome accurately measured to minimise bias?” Yes
5a. “Have the authors identified all important confounding factors?” No
5b. “Have they taken account of the confounding factors in the design and/or analysis?” No
6a. “Was the follow up of subjects complete enough?” Yes
6b. “Was the follow up of subjects long enough?” Yes
7. “What are the results of the study?” As shown in
Tables 7C and 8C
8. “How precise are the results?” As shown in
Tables 7C and 8C
9. “Do you believe the results?” Yes
10. “Can the results be applied to the local population?” Yes
11. “Do the results of this study fit with other available evidence?” Yes
12. “What are the implications of this study for practice?” Obese women are
at risk of orofacial cleft