Question

2) (15 points) Suppose it is December 2014 and you are an epidemiologist looking at data from April-November 2014 regarding blood lead levels from children in Flint, Michigan.Of 288 children

residing in homes serviced by Flint water that were tested for elevated blood lead, 36 children had blood levels greater than 5µg/dL (indicating lead poisoning).Of 353 children residing in homes not serviced by Flint water that were tested for elevated blood lead, 27 children had blood levels greater than 5µg/dL. Calculate the relative risk, attributable risk, and odds ratio. Write a short description interpreting these results.

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