Use Testlet C to Answer the Following Questions

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Multiple Choice

Use Testlet C to answer The Following questions
TESTLET c
A public health dental hygienist has been contacted by the local farm bureau because of a large number of worker absences caused by oral health issues. The population has low SES, is homogeneous, and does not have access to a community water supply. The hygienist decides to gather information via oral screenings conducted on a sample of the population. Findings indicate a mean DMFT score of 13.4, a mean OHI-S of 2.5, and a mean CPI of 3.1 with no clinical evidence of recession.
-After a program is in place, the oral health indicators are monitored for 5 years. Which term BEST describes any new dental caries resulting in an increase in DMFT 5 years later?

• A)Count
• B)Incidence
• C)Prevalence
• D)Proportion
• E)Rate

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Definitions:

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A chemical compound commonly used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid or as a laxative for short-term relief of constipation.

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