What Are the Common Methods Used in Epidemiology to Study HPA Axis?
Several epidemiological methods are employed to study the HPA axis: - Cross-sectional studies to assess the prevalence of HPA axis dysregulation in different populations. - Cohort studies to follow individuals over time and examine the impact of HPA axis dysregulation on health outcomes. - Case-control studies to compare individuals with specific health conditions to those without, assessing differences in HPA axis function.