What Are Some Epidemiological Methods to Study Physical Agents?
Epidemiologists use various methods to study the impact of physical agents on health. These methods include , , and . Cohort studies follow a group of people over time to assess the long-term effects of exposure to a physical agent. Case-control studies compare individuals with a specific condition to those without to identify potential exposure risks. Cross-sectional studies analyze data at a single point in time to find associations between exposure and health outcomes.