Which of the Following Is an Example of a Cohort

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a cohort study?

• A) Compare lifetime exposure to coal plant emissions between individuals with lung cancer and individuals without lung cancer in the general population.
• B) Measure lifetime exposure to coal plant emissions and the incidence of lung cancer in a group of individuals living in a small town.
• C) Question all people in an area about their exposure to coal plant emissions and whether they have any lung diseases.
• D) Examine the incidence of lung disease in all females over the age of 50 in a city by a coal plant.

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