06-05-2015, 10:33 PM
In a cohort study of elderly women, the relative risk ratio for hip fractures among those who exercise regularly is 1.2 (95% confidence interval of 1.1 to 1.8). Which of the following is the most appropriate conclusion about the effect of regular exercise on the risk for hip fracture?
(A) Statistically nonsignificant increase in risk
(B) Statistically nonsignificant overall decrease in risk
© Statistically significant overall decrease in risk
(D) Statistically significant overall increase in risk
(A) Statistically nonsignificant increase in risk
(B) Statistically nonsignificant overall decrease in risk
© Statistically significant overall decrease in risk
(D) Statistically significant overall increase in risk