The Nurse Is Analyzing an Epidemiologic Study Conducted on the Occurrence

The nurse is analyzing an epidemiologic study conducted on the occurrence of Zika virus cases in his state. While evaluating the information, which option is the best interpretation of "rate"?

A) Course of a disease or condition from the onset to resolution
B) Primary measurement used to describe either the occurrence or the existence of a specific state of health or illness
C) Probability or likelihood that a disease or illness will occur in a group of people who presently do not have the problem
D) Characteristic or event that has been shown to increase the probability that a specific disease or illness will develop