Definition of NNT/NNH US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Definition of NNT/NNH Flashcard Deck - 8 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ risk is defined as the difference in risk between exposed and unexposed groups
Answer: Attributable
Flashcard 2: _____ risk reduction is the difference in risk attributable to an intervention compared to a control
Answer: Absolute
Flashcard 3: _____ risk reduction is the proportion of risk reduction attributable to an intervention compared to a control
Answer: Relative
Flashcard 4: The number needed to harm (NNH) is equal to _____
Answer: 1/AR
Flashcard 5: The number needed to treat (NNT) is equal to _____
Answer: the difference in risk between exposed and unexposed groups (attributable risk used for risk-enhancing factors ARR used for risk-reducing interventions)
Flashcard 7: number needed to harm (NNH) (epidemiology)
Answer: The number of patients who must be exposed in order to cause 1 event.
Extra: NNH = 1/attributable risk
Flashcard 8: number needed to treat (NNT) (epidemiology)
Answer: The number of patients who must be treated in order to prevent 1 event.
Extra: NNT = 1/absolute risk reduction
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