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Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk in Drug Side Effects: How to Read the Numbers

Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk in Drug Side Effects: How to Read the Numbers
Posted by: Dorian Wellings in: Health and Medicine
5 Jan | 12:14 PM

Learn how absolute and relative risk numbers in drug ads can mislead you. See why 50% risk reduction might mean just a 1% real change - and how to ask the right questions to make smarter health choices.

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