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Absolute Risk represents the probability of an event occurring in a specific group over a defined period. It is calculated as the proportion of individuals in the exposed group who experience the event of interest.
The calculator uses the Absolute Risk formula:
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Explanation: This calculation provides the raw probability of event occurrence without comparison to other groups.
Details: Absolute risk is fundamental in epidemiology and clinical research for understanding disease burden, treatment effectiveness, and public health planning. It provides a straightforward measure of event probability.
Tips: Enter the number of events observed and the total number of individuals in the exposed group. Ensure events do not exceed total population.
Q1: What is the difference between absolute risk and relative risk?
A: Absolute risk shows the actual probability of an event, while relative risk compares the risk between two groups (exposed vs. unexposed).
Q2: How is absolute risk different from absolute risk reduction?
A: Absolute risk reduction is the difference in absolute risks between treatment and control groups, measuring the actual benefit of an intervention.
Q3: What are typical absolute risk values?
A: Absolute risk ranges from 0 to 1 (or 0% to 100%), with values closer to 0 indicating low probability and values closer to 1 indicating high probability.
Q4: When should absolute risk be used?
A: Use absolute risk when you need to understand the actual probability of an event in a specific population, for clinical decision-making or risk communication.
Q5: What are the limitations of absolute risk?
A: Absolute risk doesn't account for baseline risk or provide comparative information. It should often be considered alongside relative measures for complete understanding.