Question

multiple choice question
an ____ occurs when the prevalence of a disease is greater than expected for a particular population.
sporadic
pandemic
epidemic
endemic
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the definitions:

• Sporadic: Occurs irregularly, not matching the "greater than expected" prevalence.
• Pandemic: A global epidemic, not limited to a "particular population".
• Endemic: Constant presence in a population, not "greater than expected" (it's the expected level).
• Epidemic: Defined as the occurrence of a disease with a prevalence greater than expected in a particular population.

Answer:

B. epidemic