Relation between prevalence, incidence and average duration of disease

Authors

  • Antonio Ruffino Netto Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Medicina Social

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101973000400002

Keywords:

Epidemiology^i2^squantitative meth, Prevalence, Incidence

Abstract

A derivation of the relation Pt = I. d where: Pt = pointprevalence; I = incidence; d = average durantion of disease is presented given the disease is stable, that is, the incidence and duration remained constant over time.

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Published

1973-12-01

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (1973)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Ruffino Netto, A. (1973). Relation between prevalence, incidence and average duration of disease . Revista De Saúde Pública, 7(4), 331-334. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101973000400002