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Relative Risk Calculator

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Calculates the relative risk, comparing the probability of an outcome in an exposed group to the probability in an unexposed group.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Number of exposed subjects with the outcome, Total number of exposed subjects, Number of unexposed subjects with the outcome, and Total number of unexposed subjects in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Probability of outcome in unexposed group, Probability of outcome in exposed group, and Relative Risk in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Example 1: Increased Risk

Number of exposed subjects with the outcome: 20; Total number of exposed subjects: 100; Number of unexposed subjects with the outcome: 10; Total number of unexposed subjects: 100

Probability of outcome in unexposed group: 0.1; Probability of outcome in exposed group: 0.2; Relative Risk: 2

Example 2: Decreased Risk

Number of exposed subjects with the outcome: 5; Total number of exposed subjects: 100; Number of unexposed subjects with the outcome: 20; Total number of unexposed subjects: 100

Probability of outcome in unexposed group: 0.2; Probability of outcome in exposed group: 0.05; Relative Risk: 0.25

Example 3: No Risk

Number of exposed subjects with the outcome: 10; Total number of exposed subjects: 100; Number of unexposed subjects with the outcome: 10; Total number of unexposed subjects: 100

Probability of outcome in unexposed group: 0.1; Probability of outcome in exposed group: 0.1; Relative Risk: 1

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.