The Number of New Cases of a Disease in a Population

question 102

Multiple Choice

The number of new cases of a disease in a population over a specific period of time compared with the healthy population is the ______.

• A) mortality rate
• B) morbidity rate
• C) incidence rate
• D) prevalence rate
• E) epidemic rate

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Definitions:

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine indicating that if a party has contributed to their own injury or damages through their negligence, they may not be compensated for those injuries or damages.

Final Clear Opportunity

A concept in tort law, particularly in negligence, which refers to the last chance a defendant might have had to avoid causing harm to the plaintiff.

Duty

A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.

Assistance

The act of providing help or support, especially to people in need.