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Difference in absolute event rates for hormonal replacement therapies compared with placebo/10 000 women/year
| Event | Oestrogen and progestogen v placebo9 | Oestrogen only v placebo10 |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 8 | −7 |
| Heart disease | 7 | −5 |
| Pulmonary embolus | 8 | 7 |
| Stroke | 8 | 12 |
| Hip fracture | −5 | −6 |
| Colorectal cancer | −6 | 1 |
