INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Incidence rate is used as a measurement of the frequency of new disease in a period of time for a sample or population of people, while risk is the projection of incidence rate into the future so we can attempt to predict future disease patterns.

True
False
Only applies to infectious diseases
Only relevant for chronic diseases

The correct answer is: True

Incidence rate and risk are both used to measure disease patterns, but they serve different purposes. Incidence rate is a measure of the frequency of new disease within a specific time period, while risk is used to project this incidence rate into the future and make predictions. Both terms can apply to any type of disease, not just infectious or chronic diseases. Therefore, the statement is true.