Santa Rosa was a city of 250,000 population during 2007. Deaths from all causes
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Santa Rosa was a city of 250,000 population during 2007. Deaths from all causes totaled 2000. Live births numbered 5000. There were 100 infant deaths. The city experienced 10 reported cases of typhoid fever with onsets between June 15 and July 8. These were the only cases that occurred in 2007 and two of these were fatal.
A cardiac survey of a representative sample of the city population aged 40-59 revealed 45 diagnosed cases of heart diseases of all types among 1500 persons examined. The prevalence of heart disease among the population surveyed in 2007 was
A.
1.8 per 100,000 population
B.
30 per 1000 population aged 40-59 years
C.
30 per 100 population aged 40-59 years
D.
22.5 per 1000 deaths, all causes
E.
none of the above
A.
1.8 per 100,000 population
B.
30 per 1000 population aged 40-59 years
C.
30 per 100 population aged 40-59 years
D.
22.5 per 1000 deaths, all causes
E.
none of the above
Explanation / Answer
Solution : Option ( B ) = 30 per 1000 population aged 40-59 years
total number of persons examined who are age of 40 -59 = 1500
total cases of heart diseases found = 45
he prevalence of heart disease among the population surveyed in 2007 = 45 / 1500
= 0.03
= 30 / 1000
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