Hypertension is the most important modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease (the leading cause of death in North America), stroke (the third leading cause), congestive heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and peripheral vascular disease.
The results of a survey or a cross-sectional study can also be used to estimate the relative risk. Kuzma uses the data from a community health survey of retirees to study the relationship between smoking and heart disease. The data are given in the table. Does the retiree have heart disease? (Is the disease present?) YES NO Total
The Feasibility Study. Why conduct a feasibility study? What is contained in a feasibility study? The focus of the study will depend on the motivating factors for establishing the captive. In. general the feasibility study is a financial and risk management analysis that will always contain. the following: â¢ Assessment of potential risk to be insured. â¢ Actuarial report including premium rates, rating methodology and loss pick.