The nurse had to decide whether to work with the schools in two communities with an emphasis upon asthma in children. The nurse was given the following figures
School Asthmatic
Children Number of
Children in
School Number of
Persons in
Community
Centerville Elementary 25 1,000 15,000
Centertown Suburban Elementary 25 1,000 15,000
Centerville Junior High 35 1,500 15,000
Two Oaks Elementary 5 200 5,000
Two Oaks Junior High 10 300 5,000
Totals: 100 4,000 55,000
If these figures are true, what is the rate of asthma in the school-age population?
A. 5:1000
B. 25:1000
C. 100:20,000
D. 400:2000
ANS: B
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