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Review Question - QID 210430

Observational Studies Cross-Sectional Study  Exposure and outcome are assessed simultaneously  QID: 210430 (M2.OMB.18.1)
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QID 210430 (Type "210430" in App Search)
Researchers are studying the relationship between heart disease and alcohol consumption. They review the electronic medical records of 500 patients at a local hospital during the study period and identify the presence or absence of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and the number of alcoholic drinks consumed on the day of presentation. The researchers determine the prevalence of ACS and of alcoholic drink consumption. They correlate the relationship between these two variables and find that patients who reported no alcohol consumption or 1 drink only that day had a lower risk of acute coronary syndrome than patients who reported 2 or more drinks. Which of the following is the most accurate description of this study type?
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