A disorder's _____ is the total number of existing and new cases, while a disorder's _____ is the number of new cases that emerge during a period of time.
Social Studies · High School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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A disorder's prevalence is the total number of existing and new cases in a specific population at a given time, while a disorder's incidence is the number of new cases that emerge during a particular period of time.
In summary:
- Prevalence: Total number of existing and new cases in a specific population at a specific point in time.
- Incidence: Number of new cases that emerge within a specific time period.