The Cox model is crucial in toxicology for several reasons:
Handling Censored Data: Toxicological studies often involve right-censored data, where the event of interest has not occurred for all subjects by the end of the study. The Cox model can effectively handle such data. Flexibility: It does not assume a particular distribution for survival times, making it versatile for various types of toxicological data. Adjustment for Covariates: It allows for the inclusion of multiple covariates, offering insights into how different factors influence the risk of toxic effects.
