Cross-sectional Study | Study Designs | Epidemiology in Minutes | EpiMinutes 2

In cross-sectional studies, we take snapshots of particular health problems in populations at given points in time. Cross-sectional studies are very good at measuring the burden of health problems, which further inform resource allocation and planning. But they may not be as good for finding a causal relationship between an exposure and outcome. Why?
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Let's grab the fundamental concepts of epidemiology in a few minutes. The rest is on you. You will decide how you would take them forward and apply them in real-life settings.
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Dr Kazi Mizanur Rahman (MBBS, MS Epidemiology, PhD) is a medical doctor and epidemiologist. He has been working for public health for the last 20 years in research, academia, and program.

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