The Number of Cases of a Specific Disease Per One

question 12

Multiple Choice

The number of cases of a specific disease per one hundred people exposed is called the

• A) morbidity rate.
• B) index rate.
• C) mortality rate.
• D) obesity rate.

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Money damages awarded to a plaintiff to punish the defendant and deter future similar conduct.

Civil Lawsuit

A legal dispute between two or more parties that seek monetary damages or specific performance rather than criminal sanctions.

Strict Liability

Liability regardless of fault. In tort law, strict liability may be imposed on a merchant who introduces into commerce a good that is so defective as to be unreasonably dangerous.

Product Liability

The area of law in which manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers are held responsible for any injuries products cause.