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Cross-Sectional Study

Definition

An observational study that collects data from a population at a single point in time to examine the prevalence of a disease or the relationship between variables.

Example

A survey measuring the prevalence of diabetes among adults in Cairo during 2024.

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دراسة مقطعية

Related Terms

Observational StudyCohort StudyPrevalence

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Last updated: March 2026

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