What Methods are Used to Study the Health Effects?
Epidemiologists employ various methods to study the health effects of industrial effluents:
- Cohort Studies: Following a group of people over time to observe the development of health issues. - Case-Control Studies: Comparing individuals with a specific condition to those without it to identify potential exposure factors. - Cross-Sectional Studies: Assessing the health status of a population at a single point in time to identify correlations between exposure and health outcomes.
