Epidemiologists use various epidemiological measures to quantify health-related states. Common metrics include:
Incidence: This measures the rate at which new cases of a disease occur in a population. Prevalence: This indicates the total number of existing cases of a condition at a given time. Mortality rates: These measure the number of deaths due to a specific cause. Burden of disease: This often combines morbidity and mortality data to assess the overall impact.
