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In a prospective study of the relationship between oral contraceptive use and the subsequent risk of developing endometrial cancer, a cohort of 1000 women were followed for 5 years. The results were as follows:

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In a prospective study of the relationship between oral contraceptive use and the subsequent risk of developing endometrial cancer, a cohort of 1000 women were followed for 5 years. The results were as follows:

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A 245

B 75

C 50

D 630

A + C = 295 B + D = 705 n = 1000

What is the incidence rate (absolute risk) of endometrial cancer among women who used oral contraceptives in person-years? If the study was carried out for five years.


  1. 630 / (680 x 5)
  2. 630 / (680 x 5)
  3. 50 / (630 x 5)
  4. 75 / (320 + 5)
  5. 245 / (320 x 5

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