Asked by
Sarah Evans
on Dec 07, 2024Verified
The total number of cases of a disorder in the population is called the:
A) risk.
B) incidence.
C) prevalence.
D) rate of occurrence.
Prevalence
The proportion of a population found to have a condition, typically measured within a specific timeframe.
Disorder
A state of confusion or disarray, or a disruption to regular or normal function, particularly in reference to health as a physical or mental condition that is not in order.
Population
The total number of individuals or organisms of a particular species living in a specific geographic area or space at a given time.
- Detail the concepts of prevalence, incidence, and risk as applied in epidemiological research.
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Learning Objectives
- Detail the concepts of prevalence, incidence, and risk as applied in epidemiological research.