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odds ratio

Definition:
The ratio of two odds. The exposure-odds ratio for case control data is the ratio of the odds in favor of exposure among cases to the odds in favor of exposure among noncases. The disease-odds ratio for a cohort or cross section is the ratio of the odds in favor of disease among the exposed to the odds in favor of disease among the unexposed. The prevalence-odds ratio refers to an odds ratio derived cross-sectionally from studies of prevalent cases.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
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Entry Terms:
  • exposure odds ratio
  • prevalence odds ratio
  • disease odds ratio
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137115
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