During any given year, approximately 19% of the American population experiences a diagnosable mental illness. This is a statement of the ______ of mental illness.
A) risk
B) significance
C) incidence
D) prevalence

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Prevalence refers to the proportion of individuals in a population who have a particular condition or disease at a specific point in time. In this case, the statement is indicating the proportion of the American population who experience a mental illness during any given year, making prevalence the appropriate term to use.

During Any Given Year, Approximately 19% of the American Population