A survey of 2000 people found 120 with hypertension on the day of the survey. What is the prevalence?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 6.0%

  1. Step 1: Prevalence = existing cases / population examined.
  2. Step 2: 120 / 2000 = 0.060, which is 6.0%.
Answer
6.0%.

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