The Number of Deaths Due to a Specific Disease Over

question 41

Short Answer

The number of deaths due to a specific disease over a specified number in the population is referred to as the ______________ rate.

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Definitions:

Diabetes Insipidus

A rare condition characterized by intense thirst and the excretion of large amounts of dilute urine, unrelated to diabetes mellitus.

Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is a medical condition where the stomach takes too long to empty its contents, often due to damage to the vagus nerve.

Type 2 DM

A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance and/or a reduction in insulin production.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood, essential for people with diabetes.