Cross-Sectional Studies

"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.

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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
MeSH Number(s)	E05.318.760.500.875 N05.715.360.775.175.275 N06.850.520.450.500.875
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 Prevalence Studies Prevalence Studies Prevalence Study Studies, Prevalence Study, Prevalence

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Cross-Sectional Studies".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Investigative Techniques [E05]
Epidemiologic Methods [E05.318]
Epidemiologic Study Characteristics [E05.318.760]
Epidemiologic Studies [E05.318.760.500]
Cross-Sectional Studies [E05.318.760.500.875]
Health Care [N]
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation [N05]
Quality of Health Care [N05.715]
Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms [N05.715.360]
Epidemiologic Study Characteristics [N05.715.360.775]
Epidemiologic Studies [N05.715.360.775.175]
Cross-Sectional Studies [N05.715.360.775.175.275]
Environment and Public Health [N06]
Public Health [N06.850]
Epidemiologic Methods [N06.850.520]
Epidemiologic Study Characteristics [N06.850.520.450]
Epidemiologic Studies [N06.850.520.450.500]
Cross-Sectional Studies [N06.850.520.450.500.875]

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Bar chart showing 2031 publications over 31 distinct years, with a maximum of 130 publications in 2021

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1996	0	9	9
1997	0	8	8
1998	0	8	8
1999	0	12	12
2000	0	14	14
2001	0	18	18
2002	0	17	17
2003	0	25	25
2004	0	20	20
2005	0	37	37
2006	0	35	35
2007	0	39	39
2008	0	49	49
2009	0	63	63
2010	0	70	70
2011	0	89	89
2012	0	76	76
2013	1	74	75
2014	0	77	77
2015	0	90	90
2016	0	106	106
2017	0	105	105
2018	0	98	98
2019	0	122	122
2020	0	118	118
2021	0	130	130
2022	0	123	123
2023	0	101	101
2024	0	116	116
2025	0	117	117
2026	0	64	64

Below are the most recent publications written about "Cross-Sectional Studies" by people in Profiles.

Holman DM, Boring MA, Julian AK, Moser RP, Perna FM. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Intentional Outdoor Tanning Among US Adults. JAMA Dermatol. 2026 Sep 01; 162(9):904-911.

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Shanafelt TD, West CP, Dyrbye LN, Sinsky C, Tutty M, Wang H, Carlasare LE, Trockel M. Associations and differences between occupational burnout and depression in large studies of U.S. physicians. Acad Med. 2026 Sep 01; 101(9):1143-1151.

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Nguyen HTT, Nguyen HT, Phan THT, Duong GTT, Do LA, Vu HN, Nguyen TT, Fernandes S, Boyer L, Auquier P, Nguyen CT, Ha DA, Do H, Vu GT, Ho RCM, Ho CSH. Validation of the Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale and assessment of postpartum sleep quality in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Open. 2026 Aug 14; 16(8):e103987.

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He J, Zhang Y, Wang X, Spartano NL, Rong J, Benjamin EJ, Ang TFA, Au R, Lin H, Schramm E, Borrelli B, Liu C, Murabito JM. Associations Between Smartwatch-Derived Measures and Cognitive Function: Findings From the Electronic Framingham Heart Study. J Am Heart Assoc. 2026 08 18; 15(16):e049284.

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Rosen-Lang Y, Vrillon A, Pasternak S, Blazhenets G, Soleimani-Meigooni DN, Rabinovici GD, Weiner MW, Hantke N, Silbert LC, Schwartz DL, Livny-Ezer A, Lesman-Segev O, Ganmore I, Ravona-Springer R, Yaffe K, Landau SM, Korecka M, Shaw LM, La Joie R, Gardner RC. Prior Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer Disease Blood Biomarkers. JAMA Neurol. 2026 Aug 01; 83(8):759-768.

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Paudel K, Gautam K, Pagoto S, Xu R, Wickersham JA, Altice FL, Bhusal S, Sujan MSH, Copenhaver M, Hong C, Shrestha R. Suicidal ideation, mental health services, and barriers to care among syringe services program clients who use opioids. PLoS One. 2026; 21(7):e0354745.

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Zhang Y, Kurowski A, Nobrega S, Ghaziri ME, Gore R, Punnett L. Sleep Behaviors and Quality of Care Among Public-Sector Healthcare Workers: Cross-Sectional and Prospective Associations. Res Nurs Health. 2026 Oct; 49(5):735-743.

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Claudel SE, Verma A. Trends in Prevalence of Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, and Cardiometabolic Risk Factor Control Among U.S. Adults, 2013-2023. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2026 09; 28(9):8581-8594.

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Bochanis A, Rumbut J, Alcusky M, Tjia J. Trajectories of Medication Use Prior to Death in US Nursing Home Residents With Dementia. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2026 08; 27(8):106330.

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Wellman RJ, O'Loughlin EK, Montreuil A, Naja M, O'Loughlin JL. Evolving student health priorities and school-based health-promoting interventions in Quebec, 2016-2025. Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can. 2026 Jul; 46(7-8):289-297.

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