A study was initiated in 1970 with a population of 5000 adults. They were enquired about their drinking habits to study the relationship of alcohol consumption to the subsequent occurrence of cancer. The study was planned for 20 years till 1990-1995. This is an example of what type of epidemiological study?
Correct Answer: Current Coho Study
Description: This is an example of a current coho study or a prospective coho study as it proceeds from cause to effect. In this type of study incidence can be calculated. A prospective coho study is one in which the outcome (e.g. disease) has not yet occurred at the time the investigation begins. It is also called longitudinal study, incidence study or forward-looking study. Ref: Park's Textbook Of Preventive And Social Medicine, By K. Park, 19th Edition, Pages 65, 66, 70, 71.
Category:
Social & Preventive Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now