A useful vocabulary

The language of sauna

Clear definitions for sauna, research, and room design. Understand the term, why it matters, and where its meaning has limits.

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Definitions with enough context to be useful.

  1. 01Study design
  2. 02Risk & uncertainty
  3. 03Heat & physiology
  4. 04Building materials
  5. 05Sauna terminology

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Hazard ratio

A hazard ratio compares event rates over follow-up. Learn about its reference group, uncertainty and why it differs from absolute risk or a personal forecast.

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