26. Why are nested case control studies used in the field of molecular/genetic epidemiology? O B. Save money and give reliable estimates of disease incidence. O A. Save money and give reliable estimates of disease risk. C. Save money and give reliable estimates of disease prevalence. D. Save money and give reliable estimates of cost versus benefit of early detection. E, All of the above.

26. Why are nested case control studies used in the field of molecular/genetic epidemiology? O B. Save money and give reliable estimates of disease incidence. O A. Save money and give reliable estimates of disease risk. C. Save money and give reliable estimates of disease prevalence. D. Save money and give reliable estimates of cost versus benefit of early detection. E, All of the above.

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