When assessing several populations, the nurse notes each population's relative risk. Using the relative risk ratio below, which population would require a major emphasis for risk reduction intervention?

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A relative risk >1.0 indicates that those with the risk factor have a greater likelihood of acquiring the disease than do those without it. For example, a relative risk ratio of 2.45 means that the exposed group is 2.45 times more likely to acquire the disease than the unexposed group. Therefore, interventions to reduce this population's risk would be most important.

When Assessing Several Populations, the Nurse Notes Each Population's Relative