Impact of ageing on population Flashcards

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Define population ageing

A

Increase in the median age of the population due to declining fertility rates and/or increasing life expectancy

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2
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Define incidence

A

number of new cases occurring in specific time period in a defined population

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Define prevalence

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number of existing cases in a specific time period in a distinct population

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