Question

absolute risk reduction
absolute risk reduction is the difference in the rate of events (absolute risks) between two groups. this is often used in the medical field to measure the total reduction in risk when applying a given treatment.
absolute risk reduction = (absolute risk for one group) − (absolute risk for another group).
for example, we found the following absolute risks people having trouble sleeping for men and women:
men: 34%
women 23%
calculate the absolute risk reduction of having trouble sleeping, based on gender. answer as a number of percentage points.
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hint

Explanation:

Step1: Identify group risks

Men: 34%, Women: 23%

Step2: Subtract lower from higher risk

$\text{Absolute Risk Reduction} = 34\% - 23\%$

Answer:

11 percentage points