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The last analytical type of epidemiologic study in presented
on this slide. It is called a prospective study and the goal is looking at the future
outcome. In other words, at present time we know an individuals potential risk
factors. Therefore, the goal is to follow subjects who have been exposed and not been
exposed to potential risk factors for a given period and observe the outcome of the
disease. This type of study is openly used in diabetes research. DCCT and DPT is a few of
the prospective diabetes research we have been hearing about for a long time.
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