The number needed to treat calculation bears upon the practical value of the risk ratio

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The number needed to treat (NNT) is a measure of the effectiveness of a medical intervention. It calculates how many patients need to be treated with the therapy to prevent one negative outcome, compared with a control group. The NNT can help determine the practical value of the risk ratio, which is a measure of the association between an exposure and an outcome, by providing an estimate of the magnitude of the intervention's effect on patients. Therefore, the statement is true, and the answer is A.

The Number Needed to Treat Calculation Bears Upon the Practical