The Frequency of an Illness in a Population Over a Set

question 96

Multiple Choice

The frequency of an illness in a population over a set period of time is referred to as what?

• A) Odds ratio
• B) Prevalence
• C) Incidence
• D) Risk
• E) Morbidity

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Definitions:

Pollution Abatement

The reduction or elimination of pollutants released into the environment, often through regulatory policies or technology changes.

Pigouvian Tax

A tax imposed on activities that generate negative externalities, aiming to correct an inefficient market outcome by increasing the cost to include the external costs.

CFCs

Chlorofluorocarbons; chemical compounds used in aerosol sprays and refrigerants that have been found to deplete the ozone layer.

Adverse Selection

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more information than the other, often leading to the selection of poorer-quality goods or higher-risk individuals.