Epidemiology, Incidence, Prevalence, Theories Flashcards
1
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Define Epidemiology
A
The branch of medicine dealing with epidemic diseases
2
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Define INCIDENCE
A
The number of NEW cases diagnosed within a certain period of time
3
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Define PREVALENCE
A
The number of people LIVING with the diagnosis in a certain period of time
4
Q
What is the incidence of stuttering?
A
5% in a year (5% of all kids go through a disfluent period that lasts longer than 6 months)
5
Q
What is the prevalence of stuttering?
A
1% -which means the vast majority of children resolve with no treatment
6
Q
What is stuttering?
A
- lack of rhythm
- interruption of the air flow
