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What is the absolute risk of disease in people with the factor?

In a study of 500 cases of a disease and 500 controls, the suspected etiological factor is found in 400 cases and 100 controls.

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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Jan 31, 2017

Cannot be computed from the data given

Only odds are calculated as a measure of incidence from case-control studies. In a case control study one is not sure about all the persons who had the particular exposure at the time in question and therefore the total number of persons at risk is unknown. Likewise, the duration of exposure to the risk factor in most instances and therefore rates cannot be calculated. The odds however give a measure that is numerically close to the risk.
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