Orsaksforskning
Orsaksforskning is the systematic investigation of causes. In Swedish usage the term covers etiologic research in medicine as well as causal inquiry in the social and behavioral sciences. The aim is to identify factors that influence outcomes, distinguish causal from merely associated factors, and understand how mechanisms lead from cause to effect.
In medicine and epidemiology, orsaksforskning seeks etiologies of diseases and conditions, to inform prevention and treatment.
Researchers use observational designs such as cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies, along with experimental designs including
Data sources include population registries, electronic health records, and longitudinal cohorts. Common challenges are confounding, reverse
Applications span public health policy, clinical guidelines, and social policy evaluation. While the term has long