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Question 9 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which is an example of incidence of disease?

Answer
A
During one year, there were 67 new cases of influenza in Center City.
B
Main Town’s population decreased by 13 due to the spread of the measles.
C
In 2008, there were 1,275 people in New Town who suffered from cancer.
D
There were five females who were cured of cancer in Diamond City last year.

Explanation

Incidence counts new cases of a disease that occur in a population during a specified period. Choice A reports 67 new influenza cases during one year, so it is an example of incidence. Choice C describes the number of people who had cancer, which is prevalence rather than incidence.

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