Prevalence Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

Prevalence is:

• A)The number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the total population
• B)The total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the specified population
• C)The number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the population at risk
• D)The total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the population at risk

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Definitions:

Protein

A large, complex organic compound composed of covalently linked amino acid subunits; contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.

Cholesterol

A waxy type of lipid that is essential for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D, but high levels can lead to health issues.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disease with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern;

CFTR Protein

A protein that functions as a channel transporting chloride ions across cell membranes, mutations of which cause cystic fibrosis.