This question is asking for relative risk reduction (RRR).
First, use the table to calculate relative risk (RR).
RR = (a / (a + b)) / (c / c + d))
In this case, you can simply use 0.12 and 0.04. There is a 0.12 recurrent stroke rate for standard treatment. This is your (c / (c + d)). There is also a 0.04 recurrent stroke rate for women taking the new antiplatelet drug. This is your (a / (a + b)).
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This question is asking for relative risk reduction (RRR).
First, use the table to calculate relative risk (RR).
RR = (a / (a + b)) / (c / c + d))
In this case, you can simply use 0.12 and 0.04. There is a 0.12 recurrent stroke rate for standard treatment. This is your (c / (c + d)). There is also a 0.04 recurrent stroke rate for women taking the new antiplatelet drug. This is your (a / (a + b)).
RR = 0.04 / 0.12 = 0.33
Now, calculate RRR.
RRR = 1 - RR = 1 - 0.33 = 67%