A nurse wants to know the trend concerning death due to cardiovascular disease. What source should the nurse consult?
A.
Epidemiology data
B.
Morbidity data
C.
Mortality data
D.
Primary prevention data
ANS: C
Mortality refers to death. Government agencies keep both mortality and morbidity records on public health threats. Morbidity refers to illness. Epidemiology is the statistical analysis of factors related to disease in populations over time. Primary prevention includes activities designed to keep health problems from happening. It often includes education.
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