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HMS, HIC 2014 HSC 1 MC

Which of the following terms describes the level of illness in a given population?

  1. Mortality
  2. Morbidity
  3. Prevalence
  4. Health status
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Morbidity refers to the level of illness in a population.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Mortality refers to death rates not illness levels.
  • C is incorrect: Prevalence measures existing cases not overall illness levels.
  • D is incorrect: Health status is broader than just illness levels.

Filed Under: Health status of Australians Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5504-20-Morbidity

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