The Following Are All Characteristics of the Prevalence of a Disease

question 5

Multiple Choice

The following are all characteristics of the prevalence of a disease except one, which one?

• A)It includes all of the existing cases of disease in a community
• B)It depends on the duration of the disease process
• C)It can be used to help determine the health care needs of a community
• D)It depends on the incidence of disease
• E)It is always measured over time

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Definitions:

Donor Semen

Semen provided by a man (a donor) for use in assisted reproductive technologies or artificial insemination to achieve pregnancy in a woman.

Injected Drugs

Medications that are administered through a needle directly into the body, bypassing the digestive system.

Prostate-specific Antigen

A protein produced by cells of the prostate gland, elevated levels of which can indicate prostate cancer or other prostate disorders.

Human Papilloma Virus

A group of viruses that can cause warts on the skin and mucous membranes, and in some cases, lead to cancers such as cervical cancer.