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PHARMCARE 4 (PUBLIC HEALTH)

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Simplest form of observational study. It is based on single examination of cross-section of population at one point of time. If the sampling methodology is accurate, results can be projected to the entire population. They are more useful for chronic illnesses, e.g. hypertension. save on time and resources, but provide very little information about natural history of disease and incidence of illness.

Author: LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS



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Cross-sectional studies is also called PREVALENCE STUDY.


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