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chandani

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__________ refers to the rate of new cases of illness that develop within a given period of time, while __________ refers to the overall rate of cases (old or new) within a given period of time.
 
  a. Incidence; distribution
  b. Incidence; prevalence
  c. Prevalence; incidence
  d. Distribution; incidence

Question 2

What is true of risk factors, in the context of epidemiological studies?
 
  a. If a person possesses a risk factor, it's certain that he or she will develop the disease or disorder at some point.
  b. Identification of risk factors can be useful to target people for assessment and treatment.
  c. Both of the above are true.
  d. Neither of the above is true.


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Briannahope

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


chandani

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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