PHC 321 SEU Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Discussion

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A hypothetical study was conducted to estimate the association between exposure to lead paint in childhood and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Data on N=750 children are collected, and data on exposure and ADHD diagnosis are shown in the Table

Expose to lead paint

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD

Yes

No

Yes

53

197

No

71

429

  1. The incidence of ADHD in the exposed group? (0.5 point)
  2. The incidence of ADHD in the unexposed group? (0.5point)
  3. Estimate the relative risks (RR) for a child’s diagnosis of ADHD relative to exposure to lead paint: (0.5 point for the formula + 0.5 point for the result)
  4. Based on the computed test statistic in question 3, what is your interpretation?(0.5point)
  5. From the presented result in question 4, discuss how childern could also get exposed to lead? (0.5 point)
  6. In your view, what can be done to improve the quality of life of patients living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD? (1 point)