How Can Prevalence Data Be Helpful? (Select All That Apply

question 30

Multiple Choice

How can prevalence data be helpful? (Select all that apply.)

• A)In evaluating treatments that prolong life
• B)In measuring the rate of new illnesses in a population
• C)In assessing risks associated with particular illnesses
• D)In determining health care personnel needs
• E)In representing new cases of an illness in a population
• F)In planning health care services and facilities

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Definitions:

Aphasia

Any of a number of linguistic disorders caused by injury to or malformation of the brain.

Specific Language Impairment

A developmental disorder where children experience difficulties acquiring language despite normal intelligence and sensory abilities.

Williams Syndrome

a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive facial features, heart defects, developmental delays, and a unique personality profile that includes being highly sociable.

Intelligence

The ability to learn from experience, adapt to new situations, understand complex concepts, and use various forms of reasoning.