When calculating incidence, the population at risk - only those individuals who have a nonzero chance of experiencing the outcome - should be used in the denominator.

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Incidence is calculated to understand the rate at which new cases of a disease or condition occur in a specific population over a certain period. Therefore, it is essential to use the population at risk (those who do not already have the condition and have a chance of developing it) in the denominator to accurately reflect the rate of new cases among those actually susceptible to the condition.

When Calculating Incidence, the Population at Risk - Only Those