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Question # 11

In a study, the relative risk of lung cancer in smokers compared to nonsmokers is 8.0. What does this mean?

Options:

A.

Smoking decreases lung cancer risk 8-fold

B.

Smokers have an 8 times higher risk of lung cancer

C.

8% of smokers will develop lung cancer

D.

80% of smokers will develop lung cancer

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Name United States Medical Licensing Examination
Code USMLE
Vendor Medical Professional
Certification Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)

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