What are birth cohorts?

Birth cohorts are groups of individuals who were born in the same time period, typically within a specific year or range of years. Researchers often use birth cohorts to study the effects of historical, social, and environmental factors on the development and behavior of these individuals over time. Analyzing birth cohorts can help identify trends and changes in health, education, and social attitudes across different generations. This approach is valuable in fields such as sociology, epidemiology, and public health.