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Henderson JT, Whitlock EP, O'Conner E, et al. Low-Dose Aspirin for the Prevention of Morbidity and Mortality From Preeclampsia: A Systematic Evidence Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2014 Apr. (Evidence Syntheses, No. 112.)

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Low-Dose Aspirin for the Prevention of Morbidity and Mortality From Preeclampsia: A Systematic Evidence Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force [Internet].

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Table 7Number Needed to Treat for Three Levels of Risk for Preeclampsia, IUGR, and Preterm Birth

OutcomeRisk of outcomeRRAbsolute change in riskRisk after changeNNT Benefit (95% CI)NNT Harm (95% CI)
Preeclampsia0.100.76-0.020.0842 (26, 200)NA
0.180.76-0.040.1423 (15, 111)NA
0.230.76-0.060.1718 (11, 87)NA
IUGR0.070.80-0.010.0671 (41, 1429)NA
0.130.80-0.030.1038 (22, 769)NA
0.240.80-0.050.1921 (12, 417)NA
Preterm birth0.110.86-0.020.0965 (38, 455)NA
0.190.86-0.030.1638 (22, 263)NA
0.310.86-0.040.2723 (13, 161)NA
Abruption (in women at increased risk)0.0151.120.0020.017NA556
(145 harm to ∞ to 476 benefit)
0.0201.120.0020.022NA417
(109 harm to ∞ to 357 benefit)
Abruption (across all risk levels)0.0151.170.00260.018NA392
(139 harm to ∞ to 952 benefit)
0.0201.170.00340.023NA294
(104 harm to ∞ to 714 benefit)

Abbreviations: IUGR = intrauterine growth restriction; NNT = number needed to treat; RR = relative risk.

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