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RR = INCIDENCE AMONG THE EXPOSED/ INCIDENCE AMONG THE UNEXPOSED i.e.

RR = a/(a+b) / c/(c+d)

If “ a” is rare and insignificant, RR will become (a/b) /(c/d) =(a/c)/(b/d) = ad/bc

ad / bc is nothing but the Odd’s ratio