Cohort Discovery
A cohort is a group of people who share something in common, usually tracked over time for research or study. It’s a way to identify patterns and to see how things change or develop—like health outcomes, behaviors, or experiences—within that group.
What kinds of groups are included?
Cohorts can include:
- Standard demographic groups used in official data (like children aged 0–5)
- Everyday terms like “adults” or “children”
- Underrepresented groups such as unpaid caregivers
- Even non-person categories like “care services,” because understanding the care economy means looking beyond individuals too.
What does "geographic coverage" mean?
Geographic coverage refers to the area that a dataset includes—such as the whole country, a specific state, region, or local community.
To explore care-related metadata by location, click Discover cohorts by geography. You’ll find datasets grouped by different coverage areas, making it easier to see which ones match your research needs. You can also select multiple areas to broaden your search and discover more relevant data.
To explore care-related metadata by population groups, click Discover cohorts by population.
Why do some categories overlap?
Some groups appear in more than one category on purpose. This helps us see how different data sources describe the same populations and highlights where research is missing. You can mix and match categories to explore more broadly or narrow your focus using filters.