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#269 - Good vs. bad science: how to read and understand scientific studies

The Peter Attia Drive

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Understanding Relative and Absolute Risk Reduction in Scientific Studies

This chapter discusses the concepts of relative risk reduction, absolute risk reduction, and the number needed to treat (NNT) in the context of reading and understanding scientific studies. The speakers explain how to interpret hazard ratios and percentage changes in risk, and emphasize the importance of considering the absolute risk reduction when evaluating the effectiveness of a treatment.

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