European journal of clinical investigation
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Apr 2020
Relative risks and odds ratios: Simple rules on when and how to use them.
Relative risks and odds ratios are widely reported in the medical literature, but can be very difficult to understand. We sought to further clarify these important indices. ⋯ Understanding the difference between relative risks and odds ratios and when and how to use them may aid clinical interpretation, dissemination and translation of research findings.