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Mollykgkg

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This year 600 of 8000 young women ages 17 to 20 years at a university health center tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Which of the following terms best describes this data?
 
  a. An epidemic
  b. Incidence
  c. Prevalence
  d. Risk

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A nursing staff has successfully screened for diabetes in the community. Which of the following might best persuade the health board to increase funding for diabetic clinics in this community?
 
  a. An epidemic of diabetes is now recognized and must be addressed.
  b. The incidence of diabetes is now higher than previously recognized in the community.
  c. The prevalence of diabetes is now higher than previously recognized in the community.
  d. The risk for diabetes in the community could decrease if funding is received.


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micaelaswann

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Mollykgkg

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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