Hazard ratio (HR) and relative risk

HR 0.80 = 20% lower event rate during follow-up. Always ask for the absolute number too: a 20% relative cut from 1% to 0.8% means one prevented event per 500 people (NNT).

Last reviewed: 6 September 2026

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