What Does “NNT” Mean and Why Should You Care?
Family Medicine Initiative
MAY 7, 2025
While I strive to write evidence-based but easy-to-understand articles, I believe the NNT is a research concept every GP should know. Now, some context: The NNT was first introduced in the NEJM in 1988 as a useful measure to communicate and prioritize medical treatments. What is the NNT? How to calculate it? 1 year vs. 10 years).
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