HMS, HIC 2024 HSC 1 MC

An epidemiologist is researching injury-related disability data in the current Australian
population.

Which epidemiological measure is the researcher likely to be using?

Mortality
Morbidity
Infant mortality
Life expectancy

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\(B\)

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B is correct: Study of morbidity rates, as these measure the prevalence of disease, disorder, injury or disability in a population.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Mortality measures death rates, not disability.
C is incorrect: Infant mortality specifically measures deaths in children under one year of age.
D is incorrect: Life expectancy measures average length of life, not disability conditions.