An expert in the field of public health is required to estimate magnitude of health problem. Which rate would he calculate for this.
Answer: prevalence
Explanation
For estimating the magnitude of health problems, a public health expert would typically calculate the prevalence rate.
The prevalence rate measures the proportion of individuals in a population who have a particular health condition at a specific point in time or over a defined period.
This rate provides insight into the overall burden of disease within a population and is essential for planning and implementing public health interventions.
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