Risk of Celiac Disease at 5 Yrs: 12.1% CI 9.2-15.0

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Your Name]In summary, the statement refers to the risk of developing celiac disease by the age of 5, which is estimated to be 12.1% based on the given confidence interval. The term "risk" in this context refers to the probability of developing a disease or condition within a specific time period. The correct answer to the question posed is b. cumulative incidence, as the statement provides the probability of developing celiac disease within a specific time period rather than the incidence rate.
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“The risk of celiac disease at 5 years of age was 12.1% (95% CI, 9.2 to 15.0).”

The question is: what do they mean with risk

a,incidence rate
b.cumulative incidence
c.attributive risk
d.population atrributive risk

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I don't understand how to use this little tekst to decide wether this is an incidence rate or cumulative incidence. Really frustrating.
 
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Thank you for your question regarding the statement about the risk of celiac disease at 5 years of age. I can provide some clarification on the meaning of "risk" in this context.

In epidemiology, risk refers to the probability of developing a disease or condition within a specific time period. Therefore, the statement is referring to the risk of developing celiac disease by the age of 5, which is estimated to be 12.1% based on the given confidence interval.

To answer your question, the correct answer would be b. cumulative incidence. This is because the statement is providing the probability of developing celiac disease within a specific time period (by the age of 5), rather than the incidence rate, which is the number of new cases of a disease within a population during a specific time period.

I hope this helps clarify the meaning of "risk" in this context. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

 

1. What is the risk of developing celiac disease at 5 years old?

The risk of developing celiac disease at 5 years old is 12.1%, with a confidence interval of 9.2-15.0%. This means that for every 100 children at this age, an estimated 12 will develop celiac disease.

2. How was the risk of celiac disease at 5 years old determined?

The risk of celiac disease at 5 years old was determined through a study or research that followed a group of children at this age and tracked the development of celiac disease over time.

3. Is the risk of celiac disease at 5 years old higher or lower than other age groups?

The risk of celiac disease at 5 years old is relatively high compared to other age groups. However, it may vary depending on genetic and environmental factors.

4. What is the confidence interval in the risk of celiac disease at 5 years old?

The confidence interval in the risk of celiac disease at 5 years old is 9.2-15.0%. This means that there is a 95% chance that the true risk falls within this range.

5. What are the implications of this risk for children and their parents?

This risk indicates that it is important for parents to monitor their child's diet and watch for any symptoms of celiac disease at 5 years old. It also highlights the need for early detection and intervention to manage the disease and prevent potential complications.

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