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Cohort study
An observational study that begins with a set of subjects who have a risk factor (or have been exposed to an agent) and a second set of subjects who do not have the risk factor or exposure. Both sets are followed prospectively through time to learn how many in each set develop the outcome or consequences of interest.
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