A screening for diabetes revealed 20 previously diagnosed diabetics and 10 probable new cases, which were later confirmed, for a total of 30 cases. This is called:
A) Prevalence
B) Incidence
C) Attack
D) Morbidity

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Prevalence refers to the total number of cases of a particular disease or condition in a specific population at a certain time. In this case, the screening revealed a total of 30 cases of diabetes, including both previously diagnosed cases and new cases that were later confirmed. Therefore, the correct term to use is prevalence.

A Screening for Diabetes Revealed 20 Previously Diagnosed Diabetics and 10