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When do you say that it is an outbreak?
When large number of people suffer from particular disease as against low incidence of the disease found normally, you call it a out brake.
What is Zimbabwe's culture?
Low life expectancy due to the high HIV prevalence and low incomes arising from a decade of economic decadence.
Is there a vaccine to prevent terburculosis?
Yes, there is a vaccine to help prevent tuberculosis (TB), known as the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine. It is primarily used in countries with a high prevalence of TB and is effective in reducing the severity of the disease, especially in children. However, it does not provide complete protection against TB infection in adults. The vaccine is not widely used in countries with low TB incidence, where other preventive measures are prioritized.
What is the prevalence of brachial plexus palsy a form of nerve compression?
The prevalence is low, 1 or 2 births out of every 1,000.
Where in the world is heart disease more common?
Heart disease is more common in regions with higher rates of risk factors such as obesity, smoking, and sedentary lifestyles. This includes many high-income countries like the United States and those in Europe, where lifestyle choices significantly impact health. Additionally, certain low- and middle-income countries are experiencing rising rates of heart disease due to urbanization and changes in diet. Overall, heart disease prevalence varies but is notably high in both developed and developing nations.
What is a base rate question?
A base rate question involves considering the general prevalence of a characteristic or outcome in a given population when evaluating specific instances or cases. It highlights the importance of statistical information (base rates) over anecdotal evidence or individual cases. For example, if a disease has a low prevalence in the general population, even if a test result is positive, the likelihood that a person actually has the disease may still be low due to the base rate of the disease. This concept is often used in fields like psychology, medicine, and decision-making to emphasize the role of statistical reasoning.
Where does Kwashiorkor occur?
There is a high incidence of Kwashiorkor in areas that have famine, limited food supply, and low levels of education and which leads to insufficient knowledge of proper nutrition. Some of the symptoms of the disease include diarrhea, fatigue, a belly that sticks out, and decreased muscle mass.
What is the French Paradox in nutrition?
It refers to the phenomenon where French people have low incidences of Coronary heart disease or other cardiovascular problems while consuming a diet rich in oils and fats compared to Americans where we have a high incidence of Coronary heart disease and cardiovascular issues with the same fat content in foods. This paradox has been attributed to the benefit of drinking red wine as it is cardioprotective.
Can you make a meaningful sentence using the word incidence?
incidence = the extent to which something happens eg The incidence of malaria in Britain is low because the weather is too cold for mosquitos to thrive.
How can a low fat diet reduce or eliminate health problems?
A low fat diet can reduce your risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, strokes, arthritis, high cholesterol, respiratory problems, and gallbladder disease. Low fat diets help mainly because obesity is the main cause of these diseases.
Why are Filipinos not affected by cystic fibrosis?
The lower prevalence of cystic fibrosis in Filipinos is believed to be due to genetic factors. Filipinos may have a different genetic makeup that reduces their risk of developing this condition compared to other populations. Additionally, environmental factors may also play a role in the low incidence of cystic fibrosis in Filipinos.
Why black people have low skin cancer prevalence?
it is Probability that they can get a sun brun to have skin cancer.
