Question: A case-control study was conducted to examine the association between sugar-sweetened carbonated beverage (SSCB) consumption and childhood/adolescent obesity. The researchers found that 104 participants out

A case-control study was conducted to examine the association between sugar-sweetened carbonated beverage (SSCB) consumption and childhood/adolescent obesity. The researchers found that 104 participants out of 157 who were exposed to SSCB (>4 drinks/week) were obese (BMI>30), and that 69 participants out of 191 who consumed no SSCBs or < than 4 drinks/week were obese. Approximately 40% of U.S. adults are obese. Calculate the attributable PROPORTION (as a percentage). Use two decimals in your final

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