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Number Needed to Harm Calculator

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Convert absolute risk increase into number needed to harm, then review control risk, exposed risk, and signed risk change together on one page.

How to use

  1. Choose whether you want to enter two rates or a direct signed risk increase.
  2. Enter percentages and decimal places, then calculate.
  3. Read the direction first, then the absolute increase and NNH.

Wave 12 clinical bridge

Absolute risk increase → NNH

The share URL stores only mode and decimal settings.

Enter two risks or a direct risk increase in percentage points.

Where this fits

Use this page when the next question is people-needed interpretation for harm. ARR / NNT is the broader benefit-or-harm comparison page. Risk difference focuses on signed absolute difference without converting to people-needed language.

FAQ

What does this page calculate?

It converts control and exposed risk, or a direct risk increase, into absolute risk increase and number needed to harm.

What if the exposed group is safer?

The page reports a protective direction instead of harm. In that case you should interpret the result as number needed to benefit rather than NNH.

Can I enter a direct risk increase?

Yes. Switch to direct difference mode and enter the signed risk increase in percentage points.

Does the share URL contain my rates?

No. The share URL stores only light settings such as mode and decimal places. Numeric inputs stay in your browser.