Because the Hospitals Are Often the Main Response to Disasters

question 23

Short Answer

Because the hospitals are often the main response to disasters, they have a __________ to be prepared for these events.

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Definitions:

Incidence

The frequency or rate at which new cases of a particular disease or condition occur in a population over a specified period.

Mortality

The state of being subject to death; the incidence of death in a population.

Morbidity

The condition of being diseased or the incidence of illness in a population.

Cross-Sectional Studies

Observational studies that analyze data from a population at a specific point in time to investigate patterns and correlations.