Opinion

Relative risk doesn't tell the whole story

By Dr Mary McMillan
September 10 2019 - 7:00am
Relative risk doesn't tell the whole story
Relative risk doesn't tell the whole story

Taking a single pill reduces the risk of heart attack by 34 per cent. Eating red meat increases the risk of breast cancer by 23 per cent. Getting more exercise reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's by 30 per cent.

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