While calculating incidence rate, _____ is the standard figure.
A) 500
B) 200,000
C) 4,000
D) 50,000
E) 40,000

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The incidence rate is calculated by dividing the number of new cases by the total population at risk and multiplying it by a constant value. The standard constant value used is usually 100,000, representing the number of people at risk per 100,000 population. Among the given options, B (200,000) is closest to this standard figure and hence the best choice.

While Calculating Incidence Rate, _____ Is the Standard Figure