The Prevalence Rate of Tuberculosis in One Particular County in Texas

question 29

Multiple Choice

The prevalence rate of tuberculosis in one particular county in Texas is 7/1000 people, while the incidence rate for 2011 is 2/1000 people. Analyze this data and summarize the situation.

• A) The data were collected incorrectly because the two values should match.
• B) Incidence rate should really be higher than prevalence rate because it includes all new cases for the year.
• C) Prevalence rate is higher than incidence rate because the number of people still alive with tuberculosis is higher because of better treatments.
• D) Prevalence rate and incidence rate cannot be determined for the same disease.

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