The Measure of the Frequency of a Health Event in a "Defined

question 13

Multiple Choice

The measure of the frequency of a health event in a "defined population in a specified period of time" is a:

• A) Ratio
• B) Rate
• C) Proportion
• D) Risk

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an extensive range of bodily functions, including hormone secretion, temperature regulation, and hunger control.

Caloric Intake

The total amount of calories consumed through food and beverages within a certain period, crucial for managing weight and nutritional health.

Estrogens

The class of sex hormones that predominates in females, produced mainly by the ovaries.

Androgens

The class of sex hormones that predominates in males, produced by the testes in males and by the adrenal glands in all people.