The following statement regarding prevalence is TRUE: ________.
A) Prevalence is equivalent to the rate of disease in a population
B) Prevalence is calculated by considering the likelyhood of members of a population being exposed to a known risk
C) Prevalence does not tell us anything about probability of risk of contracting the disease
D) Prevalence and incidence are two identical measures

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Prevalence refers to the total number of cases of a disease in a population at a specific time, divided by the population at risk at that time. It provides a snapshot of the disease's burden in the population but does not directly inform about the risk of contracting the disease, as it includes both new and existing cases.

The Following Statement Regarding Prevalence Is TRUE: ________