Dr. Chin told his students, "Incidence rates tell us the percentage of individuals in a targeted population who have a particular disorder during a specified period of time, while prevalence rates describe the number of new cases within a specified period. Shorter periods of time generally reveal higher prevalence rates. Moreover, incidence rates are likely to be lower than prevalence rates."
Which part of Dr. Chin's statement isaccurate?
a. Incidence rates tell us the percentage of individuals in a targeted population who have a particular disorder during a specific period of time.
b. Prevalence rates describe the number of new cases within a specified period.
c. Shorter periods of time generally reveal higher prevalence rates.
d. Incidence rates are likely to be lower than prevalence rates.
D
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