Added (additional) risk
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Term | Relative risk |
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Definition | Relative risk
Relative risk (RR) - The proportion of diseased people amongst those exposed to the relevant risk factor divided by the proportion of diseased people amongst those not exposed to the risk factor. |
References | 1. Dictionary of (Ecological) Epidemiology. The University of Cambridge, 1997-2006 ( http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/3468/gloss96.html#ecological ).
Comments on Term Definition (sub heading format) Number list of comments which curators should review for potential modification or addition to term defintion. Additional Information This should be used in those cohort studies where those with and without disease are followed to observe which individuals become diseased. |
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