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Calculation of attributable risks from epidemiological data.

S D Walter

    International Journal of Epidemiology
    |June 1, 1978
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    Attributable risk is a key epidemiological measure, often more useful than relative risk for health planning. This study details data needs and calculation methods for estimating attributable risks across various research designs.

    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Biostatistics

    Background:

    • Attributable risk is a crucial epidemiological index.
    • It is often more relevant for health planning than relative risk.
    • Understanding attributable risk aids in assessing the impact of risk factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline data requirements for estimating attributable risks.
    • To illustrate calculation methods for common epidemiological study types.
    • To discuss combining estimates and extrapolating findings to other populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of epidemiological literature to identify common study designs.
    • Description of data requirements for attributable risk calculations.
    • Illustrative examples of attributable risk estimation.

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    Main Results:

    • Detailed requirements for epidemiological data to estimate attributable risks.
    • Exemplification of calculations for various research study types.
    • Discussion on combining estimates and population extrapolation.

    Conclusions:

    • Attributable risk is a valuable epidemiological tool for health planning.
    • The paper provides a framework for its estimation and application.
    • Attributable risk can be conceptualized as the causal effect of a risk factor.