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a New Study $p_1$

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A new study finds that frequent use of painkillers does not substantially increase a healthy man's risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure) . In other words, the proportion of healthy men with hypertension is the same for those who use painkillers frequently and those who don't. According to the American Heart Association, 1 in 3 American adults have hypertension.
-Which of the following choices correctly denotes the difference between the proportions of men with hypertension (frequent use of painkillers - not frequent use of painkillers) ?

A) $p_1$ - $p_2$ = 1/3
B) $p_1$ - $p_2$ = 0
C) $\hat{p_1}$ - $\hat{p_2}$ = 1/3
D) None of the above.