A group of students from Kenyatta University are set out to undertake a case control study in Mzuri County, where a disease associated with stiffness of the spine and major joints had been reported. In the process, the researchers established that the prevalence of the disease was 24% out of the total 2800 people examined, 25% were exposed but had no disease while 280 of those not exposed had the disease Questions Describe in detail the study design giving both advantages and disadvantages. Show how the researchers arranged the various people for data collection. 10 marks

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the questionnaire that you filled with all the “yes” responses will be asked by the doctor in order to determine the kind of problems and issues that you are currently facing. the doctor will also ask if there are any other concerns that you want to share that have not been mentioned in the questionnaire  

your doctor would also make sure that frequent appointments are scheduled for regular check ups.  

controllable stroke risk factors include:

high blood pressure

atrial fibrillation

uncontrolled diabetes

high cholesterol

smoking

excessive alcohol intake

obesity

carotid or coronary artery disease

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