Question

In a trial of a cytotoxic drug for lung cancer treatment, the investigators reported 6 deaths among 60 patients treated with this agent, compared with 15 deaths among 58 controls on placebo. Calculate the attributable benefit of this agent in reducing lung cancer-related mortality in this population.

A. 10.0%

B. 25.8%

C. 15.8%

D. 5.8%

Answer 1

ANSWER::

In the given problem,

initially 15 deaths among 58 controls on Plecebo i.e 25.9%

After the treatment 10 deaths among the 60 patient treats i.e 16.6%

Then the difference in deaths after treatment is ---- 10% approximately.

OPTION:  (A) IS CORRECT (10.0%)

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