A survey of 5000 people found 400 with hypertension on the day of the survey. What is the prevalence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 8.0%
- Step 1: Prevalence = existing cases / population examined.
- Step 2: 400 / 5000 = 0.080, which is 8.0%.
Answer
8.0%.
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