Table 2 Estimation of combined population attributable fractions
From: Immediately modifiable risk factors attributable to colorectal cancer in Malaysia
Description | PAF | Multiplication (A x B x C) | Preventable cases (95% CI)a |
|---|---|---|---|
Men (n = 201) | |||
Alcohol consumption | 0.078 (0.038–0.129) | - | - |
Overweight | 0.045 (0.02–0.076) | - | - |
Physical inactivity | 0.101 (0.07–0.13) | - | - |
Three combined factors | 0.209 (0.123–0.3) | 42 (25–60) | |
Women (n = 168) | |||
Alcohol consumption (A) | 0.021 (0.001–0.055) | - | - |
Overweight (B) | 0.009 (0.02–0.076) | - | - |
Physical inactivity (C) | 0.116 (0.06–0.174) | - | - |
Three combined factors | 0.142 (0.08–0.279) | 24 (13–47) | |