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How is Disease Prevalence Measured?

To measure disease prevalence, the following formula is used:
\[ \text{Prevalence} = \frac{\text{Number of existing cases of the disease}}{\text{Total population at risk}} \times 100 \]
Data for calculating prevalence can be obtained from various sources such as health surveys, medical records, and epidemiologic studies.

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