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Decrement tables, also called life table methods, are used to calculate the probability of certain events.

Birth control

Life table methods are often used to study birth control effectiveness. In this role, they are an alternative to the Pearl Index.

As used in birth control studies, a decrement table calculates a separate effectiveness rate for each month of the study, as well as for a standard period of time (usually 12 months).

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