Which of the following models estimates a continual increase in risk that is independent of the spontaneous age specific cancer risk at the time of exposure?

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The absolute or additive risk model estimates the additional risk of cancer due to exposure, independent of the spontaneous age-specific cancer risk at the time of exposure. This model assumes a continual increase in risk as exposure increases. The relative or multiplicative risk model assumes a constant ratio of the risk of cancer with or without exposure, while the relative or divisional risk model calculates the ratio of risk between two groups. The absolute or subtractive risk model estimates the reduction in risk due to an intervention or treatment.

Which of the Following Models Estimates a Continual Increase in Risk