Incidence & prevalence Flashcards
1
Q
List the 3 types of prevalence.
A
Point
Period
Lifetime
2
Q
Give the calculation for prevalence.
A
(Number of people with condition / total population) x 1000
3
Q
Give the calculation for incidence.
A
New cases / (population at risk x time) x 1000
4
Q
List the 4 factors affecting prevalence.
A
Incidence
Recovery rate
Death rate
Migration
