Question: A large medical centers oncology program reported an increased number of cases of pancreatic cancer during a certain month. The hospitals epidemiologist decided to research
A large medical centers oncology program reported an increased number of cases of pancreatic cancer during a certain month. The hospitals epidemiologist decided to research the problem. Tumor registry records were searched to identify all cases of pancreatic cancer during a five-year period; cancer patients were matched with patients treated for other diseases during the same five-year period. All subjects in the study were questioned about lifestyle factors including alcohol, tea, and coffee consumption. The resulting data are as follows:
| Cancer Patients | Other Patients | |||
| Men | Women | Men | Women | |
| LIFESTYLE VARIABLE | ||||
| Alcohol | 185 | 120 | 270 | 260 |
| Tea Drinking | 140 | 110 | 230 | 225 |
| Coffee Drinking | 190 | 140 | 270 | 240 |
Note: Total number of male cancer patients = 200.
Total number of female cancer patients = 150.
Total number of male patients (other diseases) = 300.
Total number of female patients (other diseases) = 300.
Use this data to answer the next questions.
Which number best approximates risk associated with Alcohol Drinking among women: A.2.11 B.0.92 C.0.62 D.1.37
E. 0.21
Which number best approximates risk associated with Coffee Drinking among women? A. .63 B. 1.02 C. 0.94 D.3.50
E. 2.11
Which number best approximates risk associated with tea Drinking among women? A.0.92 B.0.71 C.1.37 D.3.50
Which number best approximates risk associated with Coffee Drinking among Men?| A.3.5 | ||
| B.0.63 | ||
| C.2.11 | ||
| D..94
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