Which of the following best describes prevalence?

A. It is a ranking of various countries by health outcomes.
B. It is a disorder that impacts a person's normal condition.
C. It is the total number of cases of an illness or health problem within a population at a particular point in time.
D. It is the prevention, management, and treatment of illness.
E. It is the number of new cases of a health problem that occurs in a given population during a given time period.


Answer: C

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