Public health pancreatic cancer study

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An investigator wants to assess whether smoking is a risk factor for pancreatic cancer. Electronic medical records at local hospital will be used to determine fifty patients with pancreatic cancer. One hundred patients who are similar but free of pancreatic cancer will also be selected. Each participant's medical record will be analyzed for smoking history. Identify the type of study proposed and indicate its specific strengths and weaknesses.

Reference no: EM1389333

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