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Cohort Study

Definition

An observational study that follows a group of people over time to determine how certain exposures or characteristics affect the occurrence of an outcome.

Example

Following 10,000 smokers and 10,000 non-smokers for 20 years to compare lung cancer rates.

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ProspectiveRetrospectiveRelative RiskObservational Study

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Last updated: March 2026