Term: Birth Cohort / Age Cohort

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-06-12

Definition:

Also known as age cohort, birth cohort is defined by birth in a particular year, or a range of birth years.

Related concepts 

• Birth / Grade Cohorts
• Birth Cohort Registry - Methodology

Related terms 

• Grade Cohort

Term used in 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)