The epidemiological measurement of rate equals __________.
A) population at risk/events
B) events/population at midyear
C) events/population at risk
D) crude death rate/ events

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The epidemiological measurement of rate is calculated by dividing the number of events (such as deaths, cases of disease, or hospitalizations) by the population at risk. This gives us the rate of events per unit of population at risk. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

The Epidemiological Measurement of Rate Equals __________