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| CONDITION OR DISORDER | INTERVENTION | EVENTS BEING PREVENTED | CER | EER | DURATION OF FOLLOW-UP | NNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men with moderate hypercholestremia and no history of MI | Pravastatin | Coronary events | 8% | 6% | 4.9 years | 42 |
Evidence-Based Medicine 1996;1(3):73. | ||||||
| Elderley persons living in the community | Annual comprehensive geriatric assessments | Admission to long-term nursing homes | 10% | 4% | 3 years | 17 |
Evidence-Based Medicine 1996;1(3):87. | ||||||