The Added Risk of a Given Outcome for People Who

question 8

Multiple Choice

The added risk of a given outcome for people who have the risk factor compared to those without the risk factor is known as the:

• A) risk ratio.
• B) health disparity.
• C) odds ratio.
• D) oppression.

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Definitions:

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