Suppose a Highly Effective New Drug Is Discovered for Treating

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose a highly effective new drug is discovered for treating a form of rapidly fatal cancer. Which of the following rates would be least affected by the widespread use of this drug?

• A) Five-year survival rate for this type of cancer
• B) Prevalence proportion for this type of cancer
• C) Incidence rate for this type of cancer
• D) Mortality rate for this type of cancer

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