Question

An epidemiologist investigating an outbreak of encephalitis in New York City reports that there have been 17 new cases this week. Which of the following terms best describes the number he report:_______.

A. Population at risk of encephalitis
B. Incidence of encephalitis
C. Determinants of encephalitis
D. Prevalence of encephalitis

Answer 1

He reports incidence of encephalitis.

Answer 2

Answer: incidence of encephalitis

Explanation: incidence is the number of new cases of disease in a given population.