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Observational studies are vital in health research, allowing researchers to examine the outcomes of specific interventions in real-life settings. Unlike randomized controlled trials, these studies observe participants without manipulation, enabling insights into patterns, causes, and effects in diverse populations. They are instrumental in identifying risk factors and informing public health policies. Despite their limitations in establishing causality, observational studies provide essential data that can lead to new hypotheses and guide future research directions.
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