The Number of All Existing Cases of a Disease in a Population

question 17

Multiple Choice

The number of all existing cases of a disease in a population measured at a given point is called ________.

• A) Incidence
• B) Prevalence
• C) Morbidity
• D) Mortality
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Interest

Money paid at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.

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The amount that represents an equal worth or utility between two different items, currencies, or financial instruments, considering various factors.

Rate of Return

The percentage of profit or loss on an investment relative to its cost, indicative of its financial performance over a period.

Equivalent Value

The worth of one item or service in terms of another, indicating how much of one thing is considered equal in value to another.