1) explain the difference between disease incidence and prevalence and how they are related; and (2) provide definitions and examples for point, period, and cumulative prevalence?
. Prevalence specificaly refers to the proportion of the individual who has a disease condition that is at or during the time period but in case of incidence it usually refers to proportion or it can be the rate of individuals who will develop a specific condition that is during a time period in particular.
Incidence
The Numerator will only counts the new cases
Prevalence
In this numerator will count the old as well as the new case
Incidence
It requires the follow up to get the date updated on the rate
Prevalence
The follw up is not required
Incidence
It usually will not dependent on the duration of disease
Prevalence
It will usually depend on the duration of disease that is if the duration increase the prevalence will increase
Relationship
Incidence is directly proportional to prevalence
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