Definitions for "Absolute risk difference"
Keywords:  ard, unexposed, exposed, outcome, risk
Over a specified time period, the difference of the risk (rate) of an outcome in the exposed group (eg those provided with therapy involving the proposed drug) and the risk (rate) of the outcome in the control group.
(ARD) The difference in the risk for disease or death between an exposed population and an unexposed population. ( Harm)