A prostate specific antigen
(PSA) test is a quick screening test for prostate cancer. A
researcher wants to evaluate it using two groups. Group A consists
of 1500 individuals who had biopsy-proven adenocarcinoma of the
prostrate while group B consists of 3000 age and race-matched
individuals all of whom showed no cancer at biopsy. The results of
the PSA screening test is each group is shown in the table below.
What is the population at risk?
Homework Answers
In group A, positive for PSA screening are 1155. In group B, positive for PSA screening are 240. So these 2 groups of total population 1155 + 240 = 1395. are in risk of developing prostate cancer.
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