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Prevention: Epidemiology

Approach

Statistical Significance

Causes

Mortality Statistics

Rate

Disease Attack Rate
Disease Incidence Rate
Disease Prevalence Rate
Epidemiology Rates

Screening

Lead-Time Bias
Length Bias
Likelihood Ratio
Negative Predictive Value
Number Needed to Screen
Positive Predictive Value
Screening Bias
Screening Test
Test Sensitivity
Test Specificity
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations

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