The purpose of this assignment is to construct a cohort study design or clinical trial study design to research a public health issue

The purpose of this assignment is to construct a cohort study design or clinical trial study design to research a public health issue. The selected study design should help better understand the relationship between disease or health-related behavior and its effect on a specific population.

Review the topics listed below and choose one:

1. Heart Disease
2. Kidney Disease
3. Longevity and Meditation
4. Cannabis Use and Long-Term Neural Impacts
5. Vaping and Long-Term Impacts
6. Plantago in Treatment of Diabetes
7. Safety of Sunscreen (Concentration of Active Ingredients of Sunscreen)

In 750-1,000 word paper, discuss your topic and study design. Include the following:

1. Compare the characteristics of cohort and clinical trials study designs. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of each type of study design, and discuss when each type of study design would be used.
2. Describe the topic and study design you selected. Generate a hypothesis for the topic you selected. Explain why you chose this study design for your topic and why the study design you chose is better than the other study design option.
3. Discuss how subjects will be recruited for your study and how data and responses will be collected. Explain ethical guidelines for recruiting study participants and conducting a research study.
4. Identify the independent and dependent variables of the study and select a statistical measure to investigate the association between the variables.
5. Discuss potential confounding factors.
6. Discuss potential biases that the study design might be prone to and how these biases can be managed.
7. Describe the study limitations.

You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.