Approximately What Proportion of the Population as a Whole May

question 153

Multiple Choice

Approximately what proportion of the population as a whole may be described as intellectually disabled?

• A)1 in 1,000 persons
• B)1 in 200 persons
• C)2 in 100 persons
• D)5 in 100 persons

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Definitions:

Attributable Risk

The difference in the rate of a condition between an exposed population and an unexposed population, which can be attributed to the exposure.

Cohort Study

An observational study design that follows a group of people over time to investigate the causes of disease and establish links between risk factors and health outcomes.

Myocardial Infarction

A medical condition commonly known as a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, causing heart muscle damage.

Smokers

Individuals who regularly inhale smoke from burning tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, with potential for negative impacts on their health.