A survey was conducted among the non-hospitalized adult population of the United

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A survey was conducted among the non-hospitalized adult population of the United States during 2014 through 2017. The results from this survey are shown below.

Age Group            Persons with Hypertension (%)

18–29 years          3

30–39 years          10

40–49 years          23

50–59 years          33

60–69 years          59

70 and older          79

The researchers stated that there was an age-related increase in the risk of hypertension in this population. You conclude that the researchers’ interpretation: [ONE POINT]

a.   is correct

b.   is incorrect because it was not based on rates

c.   is incorrect because incidence rates do not describe risk

d.   is incorrect because prevalence is used

e.   is incorrect because the calculations are not age-adjusted

Explanation / Answer

Answer : Option (d)

is incorrect because prevalence is used

Researchers’ interpretation is incorrect because prevalence is used

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