A screening for diabetes revealed 20 previously diagnosed diabetics and 10 probable new cases, which were later confirmed, for a total of 30 cases. Which of the following best describes what is being measured?

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Prevalence is the measure being described here, as it refers to the total number of cases of a disease in a population at a specific time, including both old (previously diagnosed) and new cases.

A Screening for Diabetes Revealed 20 Previously Diagnosed Diabetics and 10