Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477961
Author: Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher: PEARSON
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While the number of new cases of HIV has remained relatively stable over the last 30 years, the number of people living with HIV in the US has been increasing. Which o
the following statements would be a correct description of these findings?
Incidence and prevalence of HIV in the US has been increasing
Prevalence of HIV in the US has been increasing, while incidence has remained steady
Prevalence and incidence of HIV in the US has remained steady
Incidence of HIV in the US has been increasing, while prevalence has remained steady
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Transcribed Image Text:While the number of new cases of HIV has remained relatively stable over the last 30 years, the number of people living with HIV in the US has been increasing. Which o the following statements would be a correct description of these findings? Incidence and prevalence of HIV in the US has been increasing Prevalence of HIV in the US has been increasing, while incidence has remained steady Prevalence and incidence of HIV in the US has remained steady Incidence of HIV in the US has been increasing, while prevalence has remained steady
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Even though the meanings of prevalence and incidence differ, the terms are often confused. Prevalence refers to the number of people who have the condition during a specific time, whereas, incidence refers to how many people develop the condition at a specific time.

 

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