A cross-sectional survey finds that 5% of a community currently has asthma. What epidemiologic measure is being reported?
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Correct answer: Prevalence
Prevalence measures the proportion of individuals with a condition at a specific point in time. A cross-sectional survey typically reports prevalence.
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