Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Prospective Studies

Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.

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Abstract

Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.

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3 entry terms
  • Prospective Study
  • Studies, Prospective
  • Study, Prospective

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IM general only

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67(65)

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  1. E05.318w.372.500.750w.625w
  2. N05.715w.360.330.500.750w.650w
  3. N06.850w.520w.450.500.750w.650w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Prospective Studies. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011446. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011446
  2. Prospective Studies. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prospective_cohort_study
  3. Prospective Studies. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2113324