Question

Katherine lives in a state that has a population-based registry for autism spectrum disorders. Whenever a health care provider, mental health professional, or educator diagnosis an individual with an autism spectrum disorder, they are required by state law to report certain information to the health department. As a result, it is possible for Katherine to know the number of newly diagnosed cases of autism spectrum disorder during a particular year. That is, Katherine knows the annual ____ of autism spectrum disorders in her state.

Answer 1

The available options are:

A. incidence

B. prevalence

C. correlation

D. epidemiology

Answer:

A. incidence

Explanation:

Given that prevalence in medical term describes the numbers of individuals who HAVE an ailment in a given period, hence, this is not the correct answer. Because the question is asking about new cases.

Correlation is a term that defines the common or joint relationship between to conditions or variables. Hence, this is not correct.

Epidemiology is a term that deals with aspects of science involving a combination of various factors relating to health. These factors can range from incidence, to control of the ailment. Hence, this is not correct either.

However, Incidence is a term that describes the actual number or amount of individuals who DEVELOP an ailment over a particular time period. This is correct because it answers the question of NEW CASES