In the context of toxicology, there are several types of epidemiological studies that are commonly used:
Cohort Studies: These studies follow a group of individuals over time to assess the development of health outcomes based on different levels of exposure. Case-Control Studies: This design compares individuals with a specific health condition (cases) to those without the condition (controls) to identify past exposures that may have contributed to the disease. Cross-Sectional Studies: These studies assess the prevalence of health outcomes in a population at a single point in time, often to explore potential associations with exposure. Ecological Studies: These studies analyze data at the population or group level rather than individual level, useful for exploring broader exposure and health outcome patterns.
