In a particular community, the rate of new cases of diabetes and the rate of new cases of flu during the month of January were p
recisely the same. Which disease would have the higher prevalence rate? b. As a chronic condition, diabetes would have the higher prevalence rate. (T/F)
When comparing the new cases of diabetes and the new cases of flu during the month of January, it is expected that diabetes will continue with its prevalence. This is due to the fact that Diabetes is a non transmissible chronic diseases and it is not caused or related to January’s climate conditions, like in the case of Flu. Flu is an infectious viral illness and its prevalence and incidence get higher during winter season.
