When a Prediction Is Made That the Number of Excess

question 25

Multiple Choice

When a prediction is made that the number of excess cancers rises as the natural incidence of cancer increases with advancing age in the population,the risk is considered to be

• A)absolute.
• B)excess.
• C)quadratic.
• D)relative.

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