Consider the Following 2 × 2 Table from a Hypothetical

question 3

Multiple Choice

Consider the following 2 × 2 table from a hypothetical cohort study.Calculate the relative risk of CVD comparing those with high fasting glucose (≥126 mg/dL) with those with normal fasting glucose (<126 mg/dL) $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Serum fasting glucose } & \text { Developed CVD } & \text { Did not develop CVD } & \text { Total } \\\hline \geq 126 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \text { (exposed) } & 125 & 325 & 450 \\\hline < 126 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \text { (not exposed) } & 50 & 500 & 550 \\\hline \text { Total } & 175 & 825 & 1000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) 0.33
• B) 0.75
• C) 1.02
• D) 3.08
• E) 5.34

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