"Cross-Sectional Studies" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time.
| Descriptor ID |
D003430
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E05.318.760.500.875 N05.715.360.775.175.275 N06.850.520.450.500.875
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| Concept/Terms |
Cross-Sectional Studies- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Cross Sectional Studies
- Cross-Sectional Study
- Studies, Cross-Sectional
- Study, Cross-Sectional
- Cross Sectional Analysis
- Analyses, Cross Sectional
- Cross Sectional Analyses
- Disease Frequency Surveys
- Surveys, Disease Frequency
- Disease Frequency Survey
- Survey, Disease Frequency
- Analysis, Cross-Sectional
- Analyses, Cross-Sectional
- Analysis, Cross Sectional
- Cross-Sectional Analyses
- Cross-Sectional Analysis
- Cross-Sectional Survey
- Cross Sectional Survey
- Cross-Sectional Surveys
- Survey, Cross-Sectional
- Surveys, Cross-Sectional
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 1998 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| 1999 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| 2000 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| 2001 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| 2002 | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| 2003 | 1 | 27 | 28 |
| 2004 | 0 | 35 | 35 |
| 2005 | 0 | 43 | 43 |
| 2006 | 0 | 42 | 42 |
| 2007 | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| 2008 | 0 | 51 | 51 |
| 2009 | 0 | 66 | 66 |
| 2010 | 0 | 64 | 64 |
| 2011 | 0 | 86 | 86 |
| 2012 | 0 | 110 | 110 |
| 2013 | 0 | 119 | 119 |
| 2014 | 0 | 122 | 122 |
| 2015 | 0 | 163 | 163 |
| 2016 | 0 | 135 | 135 |
| 2017 | 0 | 131 | 131 |
| 2018 | 0 | 153 | 153 |
| 2019 | 0 | 147 | 147 |
| 2020 | 0 | 176 | 176 |
| 2021 | 0 | 181 | 181 |
| 2022 | 0 | 173 | 173 |
| 2023 | 0 | 149 | 149 |
| 2024 | 0 | 137 | 137 |
| 2025 | 0 | 152 | 152 |
| 2026 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Cross-Sectional Studies" by people in Profiles.
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Capacity Strain in US Children's Hospitals: A Mixed Methods Study of Measurement and Mitigation. Pediatrics. 2026 Jul 01; 158(1).
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An Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor. JAMA Intern Med. 2026 07 01; 186(7):829-836.
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Mosaic loss of Y chromosome associates with lung function, emphysema, and epigenetic aging. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2026 07 01; 212(7):1483-1494.
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Early Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children With Congenital Heart Disease. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Jun 01; 9(6):e2615885.
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Geospatial Access to Trauma Care and Firearm Injury Mortality in the United States: A nationwide county-level analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026 Jun 01; 100(6):949-955.
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Attitudes and skills in caring for family caregivers among undergraduate nursing students and influencing factors: A psychometric validation and cross-sectional European study. Nurse Educ Today. 2026 Oct; 165:107172.
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Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Discourse and Sentiment on Reddit Before and After COVID-19: Mixed Methods Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study. J Med Internet Res. 2026 May 19; 28:e83558.
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Advancing Pharmacy Students' Competence in Transgender Health: Multicohort Evaluation of a Gender-Affirming Therapy Curriculum. Am J Pharm Educ. 2026 Jul; 90(7):102004.
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Effect of Awareness of Excessive Use of Force on the Psychological Well-being and Workplace Environment of Emergency Physicians: A Pilot Study. West J Emerg Med. 2026 May 18; 27(3):688-697.
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Thematic analysis of a United Kingdom-wide survey to explore women's perceptions and concerns about assisted reproductive technology. Hum Fertil (Camb). 2026 Dec; 29(1):2666204.