The nursing instructor has requested that students conduct research about influenza in their state
The student research revealed that influenza for the older population was 25% in 2011, but only 5% of the younger population had influenza for the same year in this state. This information provides which statistic about influenza? A) Mortality
B) Morbidity
C) Disease
D) Acute illness
B
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Morbidity refers to the number of people with an illness or disorder relative to a specific population. Mortality refers to the chances of death associated with a particular illness or death. Disease is the change in the structure or function of body tissues, biological systems, or the human mind. Acute illness interferes with the continuum for a short period of time.
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