Which statement represents the epidemiology nurse's calculation of the incidence of asthma?
A) There were 10 new cases of asthma diagnosed in adults ages 24 to 65 years in the past 12 months in Centerville.
B) There were a total of 3,600 people with a diagnosis of diabetes in Centerville in 2015.
C) There were 2 people diagnosed with Lyme disease in Centerville last year.
D) There were 20 cases of opioid overdose in adults ages 18 to 24 years in Centerville.

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The incidence of a disease refers to the number of new cases that develop in a specific population during a specific time period. Statement A provides the number of new asthma cases diagnosed in a specific age group over the past 12 months, fitting the definition of incidence.

Which Statement Represents the Epidemiology Nurse's Calculation of the Incidence