Asked by Madison Grant on May 13, 2024
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Suppose that the incidence of all types of cancer remains constant in a given country.However,thanks to new treatments,the survival of cancer patients increases.What do you expect to happen to the prevalence of cancer in that country?
A) Increase
B) Decrease
C) Remain constant
D) Cannot be determined
E) Duplicate
Prevalence
The proportion of a population found to have a condition at a specific time.
Incidence
The rate at which new cases of a disease or condition occur in a specific population over a defined period, crucial for understanding and monitoring public health.
Cancer Patients
Individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer and are undergoing or have undergone treatment for the disease.
- Understand the relationship between treatment advancements and the prevalence of diseases.
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Dallasbekillen VelezMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When the duration (survival) of a disease increases and the incidence remains constant,the prevalence will increase (remember that prevalence = incidence × duration).
Learning Objectives
- Understand the relationship between treatment advancements and the prevalence of diseases.