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Tazate

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In the town of Passivity, three people had anxiety disorders in the past but not now. Four people developed anxiety disorders six years ago, and continue to have anxiety disorders now.
 
  Which of the following might an epidemiologist write in her report concerning the rate of anxiety disorders in this community during the last 12 months?
  a) incidence = 4
  b) prevalence = 7
  c) prevalence = 4
  d) lifetime prevalence = 10

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What contributions did Dorothea Dix make to the treatment of the mentally ill?
 
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karmakat49

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

Between 1841 and 1881 Dorothea Dix brought to light the inhuman treatment the mentally
ill usually received and persuaded legislatures to fund the building of many mental
hospitals. She is credited with improving conditions in American hospitals, establishing 32
mental hospitals, and fostering the growth of the mental hygiene movement in America.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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