Which is an example of an external relative risk factor?
A) Age
B) Exercise
C) Gender
D) Race
Ans: B
The concept of relative risk applies when one group of people clearly is exposed and another is not exposed to an external factor such as cigarette smoke, exercise, or foods high in saturated fat. However, it may be confusing to see relative risks applied to internal factors such as age, race, or gender.
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