When many illnesses seem to occur at the same time; that is, a specific set of symptoms could qualify an individual for more than one diagnosis. This phenomenon is called
A) co-incidence.
B) dual diagnosis.
C) prevalence.
D) comorbidity.

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Comorbidity refers to the occurrence of two or more illnesses in an individual at the same time, which can complicate diagnosis and treatment. Dual diagnosis specifically refers to the presence of both a mental health disorder and substance use disorder. Prevalence refers to the total number of cases of a particular illness in a given population. Coincidence refers to two or more events occurring by chance in a way that seems remarkable.

When Many Illnesses Seem to Occur at the Same Time;