24) An outbreak due to exposure of a group of persons to the same harmful influence...
24) An outbreak due to exposure of a group of persons to the same harmful influence common to the individuals in the group is known as:
30) Which of the following measures of disease burden is determined from a screening test?
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Answer: Epidemic ( It is a condition of transmission of disease or infection due to exposure of a group of people to the same harmful influence common to the individual in the group.)
The prevalence rate such as morbidity and mortality as well as financial cost can be determined from screening test.
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