Framingham hea study (CHD study) is a type of:
Correct Answer: Coho study
Description: Framingham Hea study: Is a classical example of Coho study. Initiated in 1948 by US public health service at Framingham, a town in Massachusetts, USA. Aim: To study the relationship of risk factors (serum cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, smoking) to the subsequent development of Cardiovascular diseases. Sample size of 4469 individuals between age of 30-62 years is taken. Checks incidence of CHD every 2 years.
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