Incidence is ________.
A) a count of the number of cases of disease in a population over the past five years
B) a number of new cases of disease that arise in a given population over a specific period of time
C) a departure from a normal state, such as illness or disability
D) a simple count of the number of cases in a population at a point in time

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Incidence refers to the number of new cases of disease that arise in a given population over a specific period of time. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately define incidence.

Incidence Is ________