If it is accepted that an observed association is a causal one, an estimate of the impact that a successful preventive program might have can be derived from:
A) relative risk.
B) higher life expectancy.
C) attributable risk.
D) prevalence rates.
E) All are correct.

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Attributable risk measures the proportion of incidence in the population that is due to the exposure, thus estimating the impact of removing the exposure through a preventive program.

If It Is Accepted That an Observed Association Is a Causal