Which of the Following Research Studies Would Determine the Attributable

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research studies would determine the attributable risk of a sedentary lifestyle in cardiac disease?

• A) Measuring all cases of cardiac problems in a specific community
• B) Comparing the number of persons with cardiac disease among athletes with the number among nonathletes in a community
• C) Subtracting the rate of cardiac disease among athletes from the rate of cardiac disease among nonathletes
• D) Calculating the relative risk and then subtracting the attack rate to determine the attributable risk

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