Epidemiology Terms Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • Endemic (correct)
  • Epidemic
  • Incidence
  • Prevalence
  • Which term describes an unexpected large occurrence of a disease in a community or region, occurring suddenly and rapidly?

    <p>Epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a widespread outbreak of disease affecting countries, continents, and the world, crossing international borders?

    <p>Pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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