OutcomesProbable outcome with use of omega-3 fatty acids (95% CI)Probable outcome without use of omega-3 fatty acidsNNT or NNH (95% CI)Participants (studies)
Preterm birth (less than 37 weeks’ gestation)119 per 1,000 (109 to 130)134 per 1,00068 (39 to 238)10,304 (26)
Early preterm birth (less than 34 weeks’ gestation)27 per 1,000 (20 to 35)46 per 1,00052 (39 to 95)5,204 (9)
Gestation greater than 42 weeks26 per 1,000 (18 to 37)16 per 1,000102 (47 to 568)5,141 (6)
Low birth weight140 per 1,000 (128 to 154)156 per 1,00063 (36 to 500)8,449 (15)
Serious adverse events for neonate/infant45 per 1,000 (37 to 62)63 per 1,00056 (38 to 1,000)2,690 (2)