When Trying to Determine Whether the Swine Flu Outbreak Was

question 4

Multiple Choice

When trying to determine whether the swine flu outbreak was getting worse, which of the following rates should be carefully observed?

• A) The crude death rate
• B) The age-specific death rate
• C) The swine flu incidence rate
• D) The swine flu prevalence rate

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

A muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen, playing a major role in breathing.

Pancreas

An organ with vital roles in both the endocrine and digestive systems, secreting insulin and digestive enzymes.

Spleen

An organ located under the ribcage and above the stomach that filters blood, stores red blood cells and platelets, and produces white blood cells.

Gallbladder

A small organ located under the liver, responsible for storing and concentrating bile.