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Cohort
Group of individuals that share common characteristics.
In epidemiology, a defined group followed forward in time to study how exposures relate to outcomes. Foundation of cohort study designs.
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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
In epidemiology, a defined group followed forward in time to study how exposures relate to outcomes. Foundation of cohort study designs.
Related terms
Epidemiology, Observational study, Prospective study