What Are the Epidemiological Methods Used to Study Early Life Experiences?
Researchers employ various epidemiological methods to study the impact of early life experiences. These include:
Cohort Studies: Following a group of individuals over time to assess how early exposures affect health outcomes. Case-Control Studies: Comparing individuals with a specific condition to those without to identify potential early life risk factors. Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs): Experimentally manipulating early life exposures to determine their causal effects on health outcomes.
