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Fields of Study > epidemiology > epidemiological studies
Preferred Term:

epidemiological studies

Definition:
Studies designed to examine associations or commonly, hypothesized causal relations. They are usually concerned with identifying or measuring the effects of risk factors or exposures.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
epidemiology
Narrower Concepts:
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • epidemiological surveys
  • epidemiologic survey
  • epidemiologic studies
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37565
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