cohort study

Synonyms:
  • longitudinal study
German: Kohortenstudie
Japanese: コホート研究

Epidemiology. A prospective study comparing a cohort with an exposure of interest to a cohort without the exposure. These two cohorts are then followed over time to determine the differences in the rates of disease. The cohort study is used to determine if there is an increased health risk related to the exposure.

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