How Do Case Counts Relate to Incidence and Prevalence?
Case counts are often used to calculate incidence and prevalence rates. Incidence refers to the number of new cases occurring in a specific time period, providing insight into the risk of contracting the disease. Prevalence, on the other hand, includes all existing cases (both new and pre-existing) at a particular point in time, offering a snapshot of the disease burden in the population.
