A study compares the proportion of smokers developing lung cancer using logistic regression. The model controls for age, gender, and occupational exposure. The resulting measure of association produced by logistic regression is:
- A Adjusted Odds Ratio ✓
- B Adjusted Relative Risk
- C Adjusted Rate Ratio
- D Standardized Mortality Ratio
Correct answer: A. Adjusted Odds Ratio
Explanation
Logistic regression is used for binary outcomes and produces an Odds Ratio (OR) — specifically an Adjusted OR when covariates are included in the model. It does not directly produce RR or Rate Ratio; those require Poisson or log-binomial regression. SMR is used in occupational epidemiology for indirect standardization. Logistic regression is the standard method for case-control studies and cross-sectional studies with binary endpoints.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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