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cohort study
cohort study A cohort study is an observational study that follows a group of people to examine whether a particular exposure or characteristic is associated with later outcomes.
A cohort study is an observational study that follows a group of people to examine whether a particular exposure or characteristic is associated with later outcomes. In this context, it means tracking patients over time to see whether medication use is linked with symptoms such as depression or anxiety.