Risk, Chance, and Causation

Investigating the Origins and Treatment of Disease

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Ailments & Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Reference, History
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Author: Michael B. Bracken ISBN: 9780300189551
Publisher: Yale University Press Publication: June 18, 2013
Imprint: Yale University Press Language: English
Author: Michael B. Bracken
ISBN: 9780300189551
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication: June 18, 2013
Imprint: Yale University Press
Language: English
The press and other media constantly report news stories about dangerous chemicals in the environment, miracle cures, the safety of therapeutic treatments, and potential cancer-causing agents. But what exactly is actually meant by “increased risk”-should we worry if we are told that we are at twice the risk of developing an illness? And how do we interpret “reduced risk” to properly assess the benefits of noisily touted dietary supplements?
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The press and other media constantly report news stories about dangerous chemicals in the environment, miracle cures, the safety of therapeutic treatments, and potential cancer-causing agents. But what exactly is actually meant by “increased risk”-should we worry if we are told that we are at twice the risk of developing an illness? And how do we interpret “reduced risk” to properly assess the benefits of noisily touted dietary supplements?

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