Cross-sectional studies: understanding applications, methodological issues, and valuable insights.

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. Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical, and Operations Research - MECOR - program, American Thoracic Society/Asociación Latinoamericana del Tórax, Montevideo, Uruguay.

Published: March 2025


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