Birth Cohort (also known as Birth Cohorts, Cohort, Birth): Persons classified by a particular year or a specific time period of birth.

NIH MeSH · D000089822Named Groups

Birth Cohort

Also known asBirth Cohorts · Cohort, Birth

Definition

Persons classified by a particular year or a specific time period of birth.

MeSH classification

  • M01.060.261

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Common questions about Birth Cohort

What does Birth Cohort mean in medicine?
Persons classified by a particular year or a specific time period of birth. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Birth Cohort known by any other names?
Yes. Birth Cohort is also referred to as Birth Cohorts, Cohort, Birth in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Birth Cohort sit in the medical classification?
Birth Cohort falls under the broader medical category "Named Groups" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: M01.060.261). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Birth Cohort?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000089822) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗