A Comparative Study of Exponential and Weibull Distributions to Improve Treatment Strategies

Abstract

Reliability analysis, commonly used in engineering, can be applied in human pathology to understand disease progression and treatment outcomes. The exponential distribution, with a constant failure rate, suits conditions with steady risk, while the Weibull distribution, which allows varying rates, is better for modelling age-related diseases or changing treatment effects. Using these models helps build accurate predictions, improve treatment strategies, and enhance patient care over a lifetime.