NNT in screening programs — Flashcards
Lead-time bias can be reduced by measuring _____
_____ risk reduction is the proportion of risk reduction attributable to an intervention compared to a control
Specificity values approaching 100% is desirable for ruling _____ disease (in or out)
The number needed to harm (NNH) is equal to _____
What type of bias is caused by increased detection of diseases (e.g. cancer) with a more benign course? _____
Cumulative incidence = (# of new cases over a specific period) / (number of people at risk at the _____ of the period)
What type of bias is caused by early detection being confused with increased survival? _____
The number needed to treat (NNT) is equal to _____
attributable risk/absolute risk reduction (epidemiology)
number needed to harm (NNH) (epidemiology)
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