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An investigator is studying the efficacy of a new bisphosphonate analog in preventing hip fractures in patients above 60 years of age with risk factors for osteoporosis but no confirmed diagnosis. Participating patients were randomized to either pharmacologic therapy with the new bisphosphonate analog or a placebo. The results show:
Hip fracture No hip fracture
Pharmacologic therapy 3 97
No pharmacologic therapy 10 190
Based on this information, which of the following best represents the proportionate reduction in the risk of hip fractures brought about due to pharmacologic therapy, in comparison to the control group?"
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40%