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Which term describes the total number of existing cases of a disease in a specific population at a given point or period of time?
Which term describes the total number of existing cases of a disease in a specific population at a given point or period of time?
- Epidemic
- Prevalence (correct)
- Incidence
- Endemic
Which term describes the number of new cases of a disease in a specific population over a given period of time?
Which term describes the number of new cases of a disease in a specific population over a given period of time?
- Prevalence
- Incidence (correct)
- Endemic
- Epidemic
Which term describes the predictable, frequent, and low but constant presence of a disease in a specific location, population, or geographic region?
Which term describes the predictable, frequent, and low but constant presence of a disease in a specific location, population, or geographic region?
- Endemic (correct)
- Epidemic
- Incidence
- Prevalence
Which term describes an unexpected large occurrence of a disease in a community or region, occurring suddenly and rapidly?
Which term describes an unexpected large occurrence of a disease in a community or region, occurring suddenly and rapidly?
Which term describes a widespread outbreak of disease affecting countries, continents, and the world, crossing international borders?
Which term describes a widespread outbreak of disease affecting countries, continents, and the world, crossing international borders?
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Prevalence
Prevalence
The total number of cases of a disease in a population at a specific time.
Incidence
Incidence
The number of new cases of a disease in a population over a period.
Endemic
Endemic
Constant, low, and predictable disease presence in a location.
Epidemic
Epidemic
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Pandemic
Pandemic
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