The number of new cases developing in a population at risk during a specified period is called what kind of rate?
A) Prevalence
B) Incidence
C) Attack
D) Morbidity

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Incidence is the rate of new cases developing in a population at risk during a specified period; prevalence is the total number of cases in a population at a particular time point; attack rate is the incidence of a specific disease or illness in a short period of time in a specific population; morbidity refers to the proportion of individuals who have a particular disease or illness.

The Number of New Cases Developing in a Population at Risk