Which of the following is an example of point prevalence?
A) Forty people had a panic attack in the last year.
B) Seventy people in her graduating class had been diagnosed with anorexia at some time during the past four years.
C) 1% of the population is currently experiencing depressive symptoms.
D) 15% of women will suffer from an anxiety disorder before the age of 30.

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Point prevalence refers to the proportion of individuals in a population who have a particular health condition at a specific point in time. Option C states that 1% of the population is currently experiencing depressive symptoms, making it an example of point prevalence. Options A, B, and D do not refer to a specific point in time, and therefore, are not examples of point prevalence. Option A refers to the prevalence of panic attacks in the last year, option B refers to the prevalence of anorexia during the past four years, and option D refers to the lifetime prevalence of anxiety disorders among women.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Point Prevalence