Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences by Stephen Polgar & Shane Thomas

Author:Stephen Polgar & Shane Thomas
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780702074929
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
Published: 2019-09-06T01:34:49+00:00

2. Prevalence rate, which represents the total number of cases suffering from a disorder:

Let us illustrate this equation by applying it to hypothetical data. Let us consider the condition herpes, a nasty little condition associated with the virus herpes simplex that attacks various parts (lips, etc.) of the body. Assume that an epidemiologist is interested in the spread of the condition in a given community.

1. Assume that all the population over the age of 15 years (N = 1 000 000) is at risk for herpes.

2. In 2005, there were 5000 new cases reported.

3. In 2005, there was a total (old and new active cases) of 15 000 known cases.

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