Intro to Biostatistics
Attack rate is a measure of the frequency of new cases of a disease in a specified population over a certain time period. It is calculated by dividing the number of new cases by the total population at risk during that time, often expressed as a percentage. This metric helps in understanding how quickly a disease is spreading and can provide insight into the severity of an outbreak.
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