A cohort study has investigated the effect of an asthma care support program for asthma patients under 18 years old on participants' frequency of emergency department visits
Which of the following aspects of the study raises questions about the validity or reliability of the study?
A) The study included 310 pediatric asthma patients.
B) The program was initiated over 7 years ago and was evaluated by reviewing medical records.
C) The participants received various types of pharmacological treatment and psychosocial support for their asthma.
D) The study was conducted without the presence of a control group.
D
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