Question
A study examined mortality among homeless shelter residents in New York City from 1987 to 1994. There were 15 deaths observed among women aged 25-34, with 728 person-years of observation. Among men aged 25-34, 31 deaths were observed, with 1988 person-years of observation.
a. Calculate the relative ratio of mortality among women aged 25-34 compared to men aged 25-34.
b. Calculate and interpret the absolute measure of association comparing mortality among women aged 25-34 to men of the same age.
A study examined mortality among homeless shelter residents in New York City from 1987 to 1994. There were 15 deaths observed among women aged 25-34, with 728 person-years of observation. Among men aged 25-34, 31 deaths were observed, with 1988 person-years of observation.
Deaths
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Person-time
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Women
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A
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B
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Men
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C
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D
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a. Calculate the relative ratio of mortality among women aged 25-34 compared to men aged 25-34.
b. Calculate and interpret the absolute measure of association comparing mortality among women aged 25-34 to men of the same age.
