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A study was conducted to determine if pesticide exposure increases the risk of breast cancer in women.A total of 979 women aged 48 to 74 years with primary breast cancer and 952 matched controls without breast cancer were surveyed. Exposures to pesticides dating back 40 years was assessed. What study design was used in this scenario?
A study was conducted to determine if pesticide exposure increases the risk of breast cancer in women.A total of 979 women aged 48 to 74 years with primary breast cancer and 952 matched controls without breast cancer were surveyed. Exposures to pesticides dating back 40 years was assessed. What study design was used in this scenario?

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Type of study design used in this scenario: Cohort study (Prospective Observational Study)

EXPLANATION:

A research study in which people who presently receive a particular treatment are followed over time and compared with another groupof people who are not affected by the condition.

In this scenerio:

particular treatment : pesticide exposure

over time: dating back 40 years

another group who are not affected by the condition: controls without breast cancer

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