Exposure/Risk Factor Flashcard

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In a study asking whether smoking increases lung cancer risk, is smoking an exposure or a risk factor?

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Exposure

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In a study asking whether job loss affects depression at 6 months, is job loss an exposure or a risk factor?

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Exposure

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In a study asking whether insurance type changes time to diagnostic follow-up, is insurance type an exposure or a risk factor?

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Exposure

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In a study asking whether insurance type changes time to diagnostic follow-up, is clinic distance (miles) an exposure or a risk factor?

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Risk Factor

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In a study asking whether seatbelts reduce injury, is alcohol use an exposure or a risk factor?

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Risk Factor

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In a study asking whether chronic stress raises blood pressure, is age an exposure or a risk factor?

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Risk Factor