For the previous 15 years, the prevalence of a chronic condition that primarily affects older people has been stable in a community. Many young healthy people leave the population as a result of worsening economic situations that have no influence on the sickness itself. Which of the following is the most likely effect of emigration on illness prevalence estimates in the coming years?

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Eductional Objective: Prevalence is the actual number of existing cases (old and new) of disease, either at a particular point in time (point prevalence), or during a period of time (period prevalence).  Estimates of disease prevalence in a population are affected by population dynamics.

For the Previous 15 Years, the Prevalence of a Chronic