In the early 20th century, many people displayed symptoms of a disorder similar to organic psychosis.Most of these people were also poor, which led to speculation about class inferiority.Goldberger found correlations between the disorder and diet and identified the cause of the disorder as a deficiency of the B vitamin niacin.What was this research study an early example of?

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The research study conducted by Goldberger is an early example of epidemiology, which is the study of patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in populations. Goldberger identified the cause of the disorder through studying large populations and looking for correlations between symptom presentation and variables such as diet and socioeconomic status.

In the Early 20th Century, Many People Displayed Symptoms of a Disorder