Predictors are identified through various epidemiological studies, including:
Cohort studies: Following a group of people over time to see who develops a disease and comparing their characteristics. Case-control studies: Comparing those with the disease (cases) to those without (controls) to identify differences. Cross-sectional studies: Observing a population at a single point in time to identify potential predictors and outcomes. Randomized controlled trials: Experimentally testing the effect of interventions to determine causality.
