Assistant Professor of General Surgery, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran Branch
Abstract
Risk is defined as the probability of a specific health outcome occurring within a specified population over a defined period. Absolute risk quantifies the incidence of an outcome within a group, while relative risk provides a comparative measure between two distinct populations, such as exposed and unexposed groups. These metrics are fundamental in clinical research for assessing disease prevalence and determining the efficacy of interventions.
Mirmalek,S A . (2026). Epidemiological Metrics: Risk, Absolute Risk, Relative Risk, and Risk Reduction. Iranian Journal of Surgery, 34(Spring), 98-100.
MLA
Mirmalek,S A . "Epidemiological Metrics: Risk, Absolute Risk, Relative Risk, and Risk Reduction", Iranian Journal of Surgery, 34, Spring, 2026, 98-100.
HARVARD
Mirmalek S A. (2026). 'Epidemiological Metrics: Risk, Absolute Risk, Relative Risk, and Risk Reduction', Iranian Journal of Surgery, 34(Spring), pp. 98-100.
CHICAGO
S A Mirmalek, "Epidemiological Metrics: Risk, Absolute Risk, Relative Risk, and Risk Reduction," Iranian Journal of Surgery, 34 Spring (2026): 98-100,
VANCOUVER
Mirmalek S A. Epidemiological Metrics: Risk, Absolute Risk, Relative Risk, and Risk Reduction. Iranian Journal of Surgery. 2026;34(Spring):98-100.
