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Which among the following is the major practical problem in a coho study?

A
Differential loss of follow up
B
Long duration of study
C
Can be used only for rare conditions
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Disadvantages of coho studies: Have to follow large numbers of subjects for a long time. They can be very expensive and time consuming. They are not good for rare diseases. They are not good for diseases with a long latency. Differential loss to follow up can introduce bias.

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