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Categories of the Strength of Evidence Associated with the Recommendations
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| A | The guideline recommendation is supported by one or more Level I studies. |
| B | The guideline recommendation is supported by one or more Level II studies. |
| C | The guideline recommendation is supported by only one or more Level III, IV or V studies |
