Calculating rates of disease involves several steps:
Define the Population: Identify the population at risk for the disease. Determine the Time Period: Specify the time frame during which the cases are counted. Count the Cases: Use reliable data sources to count the number of new or existing cases. Calculate the Rate: Divide the number of cases by the population at risk and multiply by a constant (e.g., 1,000 or 100,000) to standardize the rate.
