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... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiologic methods > epidemiologic study characteristics as topic > epidemiologic studies > cross-sectional studies

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cross-sectional studies  

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  • Cross-sectional health studies present a snapshot of a disease, exposure, or health outcome at a specific point in time for a specific population. This snapshot often provides useful information for health services researchers and other healthcare professionals. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; Cross-Sectional Studies]

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