Prevalence figures are especially helpful for what purposes? Select all that apply
A. Can help evaluate treatments that prolong life.
B. Directly measure new illnesses in a population.
C. Help assess risks associated with particular illnesses.
D. Help determine health care personnel needs.
E. Represent new cases of an illness in a population.
F. Useful for planning health care services and facilities.
ANS: A, D, F
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