Calculate the Numbers Needed to Treat (NNT) for the Effect

question 17

Multiple Choice

Calculate the Numbers Needed to Treat (NNT) for the effect of exercise on sleep using the following fictitious data: In a study of exercise in the elderly, 20% of persons in the exercise group reported better sleep, whereas 4% did so in the comparison group.

• A) NNT = 16
• B) NNT = 8
• C) NNT = 5
• D) NNT = 7

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