PHARMCARE 4 (PUBLIC HEALTH):  comprises a numerator, denominator, time specification &
multiplier.
 The time dimension is usually a calendar year.
 Rate is expressed per 1000, 10,000 or 100,000 selected
according to convenience to avoid fractions
 used to estimate probability or risk of occurrence of a disease or
to assess the accessibility or coverage of healthcare system.

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 comprises a numerator, denominator, time specification & 
multiplier. 
 The time dimension is usually a calendar year. 
 Rate is expressed per 1000, 10,000 or 100,000 selected 
according to convenience to avoid fractions
 used to estimate probability or risk of occurrence of a disease or 
to assess the accessibility or coverage of healthcare system.

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

RATE

Rate = No. events in spec. period / 
population at risk in  spec. period x K

PHARMCARE 4 (PUBLIC HEALTH)

RATE Rate = No. events in spec. period / population at risk in spec. period x K

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