Prevalence and incidence – what's the difference?
Hinneburg, I.
Medizinische Monatsschrift für Pharmazeuten 40(3): 124-126
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 0342-9601 PMID: 29952483 Document Number: 691618
Prevalence and incidence are measures to quantify the frequency of a certain disease. For correct interpretation of data the calculation of correct parameters, the right population under risk and the definition of cases have to be considered.
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