Asked by Anabel Guajardo on May 11, 2024
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In general, chronic diseases are likely to have
A) higher incidence than prevalence.
B) higher prevalence than incidence.
C) similar incidence and prevalence.
D) no usual pattern between the two.
Chronic Diseases
Long-term medical conditions that are generally progressive and affect an individual's overall health and quality of life, necessitating ongoing management and care.
Prevalence
The proportion of a population found to have a condition at a specific time, often used in epidemiological studies.
Incidence
The frequency or rate at which new cases of a particular disease or condition occur in a population over a specified period.
- Compare and contrast incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality in the realm of health research.
Verified Answer
DC
Danilo CabanayanMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Chronic diseases are characterized by long duration and slow progression which lead to a higher prevalence (total number of cases) in a population. The incidence (number of new cases) of chronic diseases may be lower in comparison as they may take years to develop. Therefore, chronic diseases are likely to have a higher prevalence than incidence.
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality in the realm of health research.