Attributable risk (AR)
Summary of Attributable risk (AR)
Attributable risk is a calculation used to determine how much of disease can be contributed to a certain exposure or risk factor. It is calculated by taking the difference between incidence of disease due to a risk factor and incidence of disease in the face of no risk factors. Attributable risk is a crucial value in clinical practice and public health because it elucidates the benefits of removing a risk factor.