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  • DOI 10.1111/eci.13249
  • PMID https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32311087
  • OpenAlex ID W3016704498
  • Type Article
  • Language EN
  • Published 20 Apr 2020
  • Volume 50 (8)
  • Pages e13249
  • Source European Journal of Clinical Investigati…
  • Publisher Wiley
  • FWCI 2.04
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  • Updated 16 Oct 2026
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Relative risks and odds ratios: Simple rules on when and how to use them

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AIM: 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. METHODS: We illustrated both relative risks and odds ratios using bar charts, then looked at the types of study for which each statistic is suited. We demonstrated calculation of relative risks and odds ratios through anal…

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