The ratio of the prevalence of a health condition in a group exposed to a particular risk factor to the prevalence of that condition in a group not exposed to the risk factor is called:

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The given ratio is also known as relative risk. Therefore, the correct answer is option D. Option A is incorrect as prevalence alone does not compare prevalence rates between two groups. Option B and C are not correct as they describe ratios between incidence and prevalence, rather than comparing prevalence rates between exposed and unexposed groups.

The Ratio of the Prevalence of a Health Condition in a Group