A Retroactive Cohort Study Uses an Intact Cohort of Known

question 69

True/False

A retroactive cohort study uses an intact cohort of known offenders and looks back at their early offending and other characteristics, such as education and income status.

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Definitions:

Calories

Units of energy that food provides, essential for human metabolism and physical activities.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions – increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels – that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Triglyceride Level

The concentration of triglycerides in the blood, an important measure of heart health and metabolic function.

Risk Factors

Variables or conditions that increase the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.