A category 5 tornado occurred in a community of 400 people, resulting in the destruction of many homes and businesses. In the 2 years after this disaster, 140 individuals were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which term best applies to these newly diagnosed cases?

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Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disease or condition that occur in a specific population during a defined time period. In this scenario, the 140 new cases of PTSD diagnosed in the 2 years following the tornado represent the incidence of PTSD in that community.

A Category 5 Tornado Occurred in a Community of 400