An Attack Rate Is an Alternative Incidence Rate That Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

An attack rate is an alternative incidence rate that is used:

• A) when describing the occurrence of foodborne illness or infectious diseases.
• B) when the occurrence of disease among a population at risk increases greatly over a short period of time.
• C) for acute health-related events, such as acute exposures of large groups to toxic agents.
• D) All are correct.

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