Which are the following statements is a key advantage of the cohort study design?

a. the risk or rate of disease can be directly measured
b. disease prevalence can be measured
c. well-suited for the study of rare diseases
d. losses to follow-up will not affect study results

Ans: a

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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