Relative risk and risk ratios

Relative risk and risk ratios

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The video tutorial explains cohort studies, focusing on calculating disease risk and comparing risks between smokers and non-smokers. It covers interpreting risk ratios, understanding excess and attributable risks, and provides a real-world example of smoking's impact on birth weight. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding risk differences and ratios in epidemiological studies.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the concept of excess risk or attributable risk as discussed in the text.

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What was the outcome of the cohort study regarding smoking during pregnancy and low birth weight?

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How is the risk of low birth weight calculated for both smokers and non-smokers?

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