In any epidemiological study, certain variables are essential to consider. These include:
- Exposure Variables: Factors that may influence the health outcome, such as environmental exposures, lifestyle behaviors, and genetic predispositions. - Outcome Variables: The health events or conditions being studied, such as the incidence of a disease, mortality rates, or recovery times. - Confounding Variables: These are external variables that may affect the relationship between the exposure and the outcome. Identifying and controlling for confounders is crucial to avoid biased results.
