For items 6-13 use the problem set below. A cohort study looks at the relationship between estrogen use and the risk of breast cancer. A total of 4555 estrogen users and 4495 nonusers are enrolled in the study and followed up for 15 years for the development of breast cancer. In the estrogen-using group, 212 women developed breast cancer, and in the non-using group, 298 women developed breast cancer. 6. What is the risk of breast

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For items 6-13 use the problem set below.
A cohort study looks at the relationship between estrogen use and the risk of breast cancer. A total of 4555 estrogen users and 4495 nonusers are enrolled in the study and followed up for 15 years for the development
of breast cancer. In the estrogen-using group, 212 women developed breast cancer, and in the non-using group, 298 women developed breast cancer.


6. What is the risk of breast cancer in the exposed group?
A. 4.65% B. 4.66% C. 6.63% D. 6.65%


7. What is the risk of breast cancer in the unexposed group?
A. 4.65% B. 4.66% C. 6.63% D. 6.65%


8. What is the overall risk of breast cancer?
A. 4.64% B. 5.63% C. 5.64% D. 6.63%

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