title: [Meta-analysis in epidemiology (2): quantitative methods].
abstract: The main goal of this paper is to offer an introduction to the quantitative methods of meta-analysis used in epidemiology/public health, emphasizing on the most widespread used. We give also a brief reference of the methods to recognize publication bias. The limitations and advantages of the methods commented on are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Cátedra de Medicina Preventiva, Facultad de Medicina Hospital, Virgen de las Nieves, Granada.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Delgado Rodríguez
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sillero Arenas
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gálvez Vargas
mesh_terms: D015982:Bias; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012306:Risk
vernacular_title: Metaanálisis en epidemiología (Segunda parte): métodos cuantitativos.