What Is True of Risk Factors,in the Context of Epidemiological

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is true of risk factors,in the context of epidemiological studies?

• A) If a person possesses a risk factor, it's certain that he or she will develop the disease or disorder at some point.
• B) Identification of risk factors can be useful to target people for assessment and treatment.
• C) Both of the above are true.
• D) Neither of the above is true.

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