In a population-based cohort study, an entire community was interviewed regarding smoking habits and then followed for one year. Upon ascertainment of all lung cancer deaths, the investigator obtained the following data:     Number of Individuals Lung Cancer Deaths Smokers 24,500 15 Nonsmokers 10,500 2   Calculate the risk difference per 100,000 per year. Round to the tenth decimal.

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In a population-based cohort study, an entire community was interviewed regarding smoking habits and then followed for one year. Upon ascertainment of all lung cancer deaths, the investigator obtained the following data:

 

 

Number of Individuals

Lung Cancer Deaths

Smokers

24,500

15

Nonsmokers

10,500

2

 

Calculate the risk difference per 100,000 per year. Round to the tenth decimal. 

 

 

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