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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Researchers are studying the relationship between heart disease and alcohol consumption. They review the electronic medical records of 500 patients at a local hospital during the study period and identify the presence or absence of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and the number of alcoholic drinks consumed on the day of presentation. They find that there is a lower prevalence of acute coronary syndrome in patients who reported no alcohol consumption or 1 drink daily compared with those who reported 2 or more drinks. Which of the following is the most accurate description of this study type?
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Cross-sectional study