What Are the Epidemiological Methods for Studying Soil Contamination?
Epidemiologists use various methods to study soil contamination, including: - Cohort Studies: Following a group of individuals over time to observe health outcomes related to soil exposure. - Case-Control Studies: Comparing individuals with specific health conditions to those without, to identify exposure differences. - Cross-Sectional Studies: Analyzing data from a specific point in time to investigate the prevalence of health outcomes and exposures.