Explain the Difference Between Incidence and Prevalence

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Essay

Explain the difference between incidence and prevalence.What does each one measure? What can epidemiologists learn by comparing both incidence and prevalence rates of a disease or condition between groups?

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Definitions:

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Equity securities granting holders the prerogative to vote on corporate decisions and board member selections.

Dividends Paid

The portion of a company's earnings that is distributed to shareholders as a return on their investment in the company's equity.

Voting Shares

Voting shares that enable the owner to have a say in corporate affairs, such as the selection of the board of directors.

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