A dramatic increase in the incidence of a specific disease in a given population is referred to as a(n)

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An epidemic refers to a sudden increase in the number of cases of a specific disease in a given population, often occurring within a short period of time. An endemic refers to the consistent presence of a disease in a particular region or population, while a pandemic refers to a global epidemic affecting multiple countries or continents. Mortality refers to the number of deaths in a population. Therefore, the best choice is C as it specifically pertains to a sudden increase in disease incidence in a population.

A Dramatic Increase in the Incidence of a Specific Disease