Which of the following best defines relative risk (RR)?
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Correct answer: Ratio of risk in exposed to control group
Relative risk compares the probability of an event in the treatment group to that in the control group. It is expressed as a ratio. RR helps assess the strength of association between exposure and outcome.
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