A Politician Asks an Epidemiologist How Many Cases of Coronary

question 9

Multiple Choice

A politician asks an epidemiologist how many cases of coronary heart disease can be prevented if they manage to eliminate the exposure to smoking in city A.The epidemiologists explain that,if they eliminate smoking,they could prevent 22% cases of coronary heart disease.What measure of association was used to answer this question?

• A) Population attributable risk
• B) Odds ratio
• C) Relative risk
• D) Incidence rate
• E) Risk ratio

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Definitions:

Organic Product

A compound containing carbon that is produced as a result of an organic chemical reaction.

Transformation Reagent

A chemical used to bring about a structural change in a molecule during synthesis.

Major Organic Product

The main substance produced in the greatest quantity from an organic chemical reaction.

Expected Product

The outcome that is predicted to be formed when a chemical reaction goes to completion.