Birth Cohort Studies

Birth cohort studies are research projects that follow a group of people born in the same time period, often within a year or two. These studies track their health, behaviors, and experiences over time to understand how certain factors—like environment, lifestyle, and genetics—affect outcomes throughout life. By comparing the same age group at different time points, researchers can identify trends, impacts of societal changes, or effects of specific events, helping to inform public health policies and improve individual well-being.