Relative Risk
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Relative risk: the ratio of the incidence rate in the exposed group to that in the unexposed group. Greater than 1: exposure increases risk. Less than 1: exposure decreases risk.
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Quantification of risk multiples. It intuitively expresses how many times a factor increases or decreases risk, facilitating understanding and communication.
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Relative risk: the ratio of event occurrence between exposed and control groups, measuring the strength of association, and should be interpreted in light of baseline rates.
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relative_riskverified
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