Healthcare Quality and Outcomes
Case-control studies are a type of observational research design that compares individuals with a specific condition or outcome (cases) to those without it (controls) to identify factors that may contribute to the condition. This design is particularly useful in studying rare diseases, as it allows researchers to look back in time to uncover potential risk factors or exposures associated with the condition.
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