Tag: Disease Frequency
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Chapter 4: Counting the Cavities – Measurement of Disease Frequency
When we test our SuperPaste (for preventing dental caries), we need special counting tools to measure the dental problem. These tools tell us the Disease Frequency (how often the disease appears). 1. The Population at Risk Before counting, we define who can actually get the disease. 2. Prevalence (Existing Cases) Prevalence is like taking a…