Epidemiology and Biostatistics Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the concept of prevalence?

The existing frequency of disease (correct)
The onset of new cases of disease within a particular time frame
Identifying risk factors for disease
The frequency of disease within a specified population

What do epidemiologists study?

Disease prevention strategies
The prevalence of disease (correct)
The incidence of disease
All of the above

What is the difference between prevalence and incidence?

Prevalence and incidence are the same thing
Prevalence refers to the onset of new cases of disease, while incidence refers to the existing frequency of disease
Prevalence refers to the existing frequency of disease, while incidence refers to the onset of new cases of disease (correct)
Prevalence and incidence both refer to the frequency of disease within a specified population

What are risk factors for disease?

Factors that increase the likelihood of developing a disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential risk factor for disease?

Height (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of incidence?

The onset of new cases of disease within a particular time frame. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between prevalence and incidence?

Prevalence refers to the existing frequency of disease within a specified population, while incidence refers to the onset of new cases of disease within a particular time frame. (B) Signup and view all the answers