quiz 2 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Prevalence
A
The total number of cases (both new and existing) of a disease in a specific population at a given time.
2
Q
Morbidity
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Refers to the state of being diseased or the occurrence of illness within a population.
3
Q
Incidence
A
The number of new cases of a disease that develops in a specific population during a certain period.
4
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Mortality
A
he number of deaths in a population due to a specific disease or cause within a certain time frame
