Asked by Kaitlyn Higginbotham on May 01, 2024
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The number of new cases that arise in a given time is known as the disorder's ________.
A) prevalence
B) epidemiology
C) occurrence
D) incidence
Incidence
The rate at which new cases of a disease or condition occur over a specific period of time among a specified population.
New Cases
Recently identified instances of a condition or situation, often used in the context of diseases or legal matters.
- Recognize and delineate key ideas in quantifying the occurrence rates and incidences of diseases.
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JM
Jameelah MarshallMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The number of new cases that arise in a given time is known as the disorder's incidence. Prevalence refers to the total number of cases of a disorder within a population during a specific period. Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in a population. Occurrence is a broad term that may refer to both incidence and prevalence.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and delineate key ideas in quantifying the occurrence rates and incidences of diseases.