The following table shows data from a fictional cohort study of industrial workers followed over 30 years to see if exposure to industrial organic solvent affects cognitive function adversely. Use the information below for the following question.
Organic Solvent Exposure | Number of Participants | Impaired Function |
Yes | 28654 | 818 |
No | 71346 | 649 |
Total | 100000 | 1467 |
Calculate and interpret the risk of impaired function in participants exposed to organic solvents and those who were not.