Incidence

Incidence
Definition:
Incidence is the number of new cases of a condition, symptom, death, or injury that arise during a specific period of time, such as a year. It is often expressed as a percentage of a population (e.g.
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History and incidence
Archaeological evidence has shown that humans have consumed alcoholic beverages since prehistoric times. Neolithic tribes are believed to have consumed berry wine in 6400 B.C.
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Burn injury and incidence rates:
The following statistics are the latest available from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the United States Fire Administration (part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency):
Injury and death rates: ...
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Incidence
The incidence of tuberculosis of the lungs, the "white plague" that formerly affected millions of people, declined from the 1950s until 1984; sanatoriums were closed and routine screening was abandoned in the United States.
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Incidence and Mortality
In the United States, a woman who lives to the age of 90 years has a 1 in 8 risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Incidence and Prevalence
Anyone can contract the virus that causes plantar warts. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), plantar warts occur most often in children and young adults between the ages of 12 and 16.
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Incidence is sporadic. It's likely that if a gene is involved, it's a rare and random mutation.
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Incidence not determined
Attack, assault, or use of force; black, tarry stools; bleeding from sore in mouth; bloating; bloody or cloudy urine; bloody cough; bone pain, tenderness, or aching; burning or stinging of skin; chest pain; chills; confusion; ...
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INCIDENCE: The number of new cases (eg, of a disease) occurring in a given population over a certain period.
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The incidence of latex sensitivity in the general population has been estimated to be less than 1%, but may be higher. One study found a 6.4% incidence of seropositivity for antilatex lgE antibodies in 1000 volunteer blood donors.
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The incidence of osteoarthritis (OA) increases with age, and more than 70 percent of those over 40 years old have it to some degree.
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The incidence of diabetes increases every day, affecting not only those who may have diabetes, but also those who care for, live with, and work with people with diabetes.
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The incidence of obesity is rising in the UK, causing concern among experts and increasing the risk of serious disease for individuals.
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The incidence of HAPE has been analyzed in a prospective study of people climbing a 4500-meter mountain. 15% of climbers had clearcut evidence of HAPE from examination of the chest (by stethoscope or X-ray) after their climb.
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The incidence of birth injuries has declined in recent years because of advances in obstetrics. Many birth injuries, however, are unavoidable, even with the best medical care.
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The incidence of cancer and deaths from cervical cancer has significantly declined over the years because of prevention, screening, and early detection by the Pap smear.
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The incidence of nail-patella syndrome is approximately one in 50,000 births. This disorder affects males and females equally. It is found throughout the world and occurs in all ethnic groups.
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The incidence of menstrual pain is greatest in women in the late teens and twenties, then declines with age. It does not appear to be affected by childbearing.
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The incidence of alcohol intake and related problems is increasing. Data from many sources indicate that about 15% of the population in the United States are problem drinkers, ...
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The incidence of complications is low compared to the high number of arthroscopic procedures performed every year.
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The incidences of both diabetes and kidney failure caused by diabetes have been rising. Some experts predict that diabetes soon might account for half the cases of kidney failure.
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While the incidence of breast cancer cases is rising, the mortality rate from breast cancer is decreasing
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E.CAM+ coincidence-imaging option Sodium iodine coincidence option provides higher image quality and expands clinical diagnostic capabilities of the E.CAM system. Mfg: Siemens Nuclear Medicine. Source: BW Healthwire - 10/02/97.
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Bien que l'incidence de la coqueluche soit en rgression, selon des donnes du centre de surveillance de la maladie contagieuse de service de laboratoire de sant publique à Londres, ...
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CDC Makes Cancer Incidence Data Available
The National Program of Cancer Registries now provides cancer data in WONDER...more ...
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Exposed to Anthrax -- Physicians Advise Switching to Amoxicillin Once Anthrax is Found to Be Penicillin-Sensitive (November 8) Sounding the Alert on High Rate of False Positives with hCG Blood Test (October 31) Low-dose Aspirin Lowers Incidence of ...
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Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures Incidence Prevalence Prognosis
Diagnostic
The process of identifying a disease by its characteristic signs , symptoms and laboratory findings.
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It has a higher incidence in northern industrial areas and a higher mortality in Japan, Iceland, Chile, and Austria. In the U.S., the incidence has decreased 50 percent in the last 25 years.
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HRT slightly increased the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in women aged 65 and older. The increased risk first became apparent in women taking HRT for more than 4 years.
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Until recently, estrogen had been thought to reduce the incidence of heart attack and stroke in postmenopausal women, but recent clinical trials, known as the Women's Health Initiative, have thrown doubt on that theory.
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Due to the increased incidence of viral bacterial and parasite contamination, certain foods can also pose a risk to your developing baby.
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This method was used effectively to reduce the incidence of the disease in part of West Africa but is expensive.
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The peak incidence of onset of this disease is between 15 and 25 years of age. Crohn's also occurs in later years between the ages of 55 and 60.
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Risk factors associated with a higher incidence of macular degeneration include the following:
Caucasian race
exposure to sunlight
family history of macular degeneration
female gender
high blood pressure ...
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They are second in incidence only to leukemias. Half of brain tumors in children are infratentorial. The annual incidence in children less than 15 years old is about 3 per 100,000. More than 1,200 new cases occur each year.
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A sport like basketball, in which a foot is planted while the body abruptly changes direction, results in a high incidence of ACL injury.
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Women who have hysterectomies have a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease.
If you decide to have a hysterectomy, ask that a horizontal incision be made, not a vertical one. The scar will thus be less noticeable afterward.
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Folic acid has been shown to reduce the incidence of spina bifida when taken before conception and in early pregnancy. This article profiles the supplement.
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Delayed formation of teeth
Defects in the structure of teeth, holes in the enamel
Increased incidence of cavities in the teeth (dental caries)
Progressive weakness
Decreased muscle tone (loss of muscle strength) ...
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By coincidence, the appearance of the first issues of stamps following the new postal reform, ...
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Excess body weight may not be a direct cause of poor health, but new research says obesity does seem to increase the incidence of certain types of cancer.
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A major study conducted by the Cornell-China-Oxford Project that surveyed more than 10,000 families in mainland China and Taiwan found that they have a significantly lower incidence of certain cancers, heart disease, obesity, ...
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