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How are Populations Used in Epidemiological Studies?

Populations are used in various types of epidemiological studies, including:
Cohort Studies: Following a group of individuals over time to study the development of diseases.
Case-Control Studies: Comparing individuals with a disease to those without to identify risk factors.
Cross-Sectional Studies: Observing a population at a single point in time to assess the prevalence of health outcomes.
Randomized Controlled Trials: Testing the effectiveness of interventions by randomly assigning individuals to treatment or control groups.

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