1981International Journal of EpidemiologyRequires access

Proportion of Disease Attributable to the Combined Effect of Two Factors

Alexander M. Walker

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This paper presents a technique for the analysis of interaction which is based upon the additivity of attributable risks. Such an approach is justified when the purpose is to provide a basis for making decisions about personal risk or public health intervention.

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This paper presents a technique for the analysis of interaction which is based upon the additivity of attributable risks. Such an approach is justified when the purpose is to provide a basis for making decisions about personal risk or public health intervention.

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This paper presents a technique for the analysis of interaction which is based upon the additivity of attributable risks. Such an approach is justified when the purpose is to provide a basis for making decisions about personal risk or public health intervention.

Key concepts: Public health, Attributable risk, Environmental health, Disease, Medicine, Risk analysis (engineering), Actuarial science, Business

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