Dr. Chin told his students, "Incidence rates tell us the percentage of individuals in a targeted population who have a particular disorder during a specified period of time, while prevalence rates describe the number of new cases within a specified period. Shorter periods of time generally reveal higher prevalence rates. Moreover, incidence rates are likely to be lower than prevalence rates." Which part of Dr. Chin's statement is accurate?

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Incidence rates refer to the number of new cases within a specified period, while prevalence rates refer to the total number of cases (new and existing) at a given time. Therefore, incidence rates are typically lower than prevalence rates.

Dr Chin Told His Students, "Incidence Rates Tell Us the Percentage