Epidemiology Blitz
Question 1/19
Medical
A community health worker is assessing the prevalence of diabetes in a local population. Which of the following best describes the term 'prevalence'?
A
The total number of existing cases of diabetes at a specific time
B
The number of new cases of diabetes occurring in a specific time period
C
The rate of diabetes-related deaths in the population
D
The proportion of individuals at risk of developing diabetes