MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 175: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 175
10. Which of the following terms refers to the burden or degree of disease associated with a given illness?
- A. Morbidity
- B. Mortality
- C. Second sickness
- D. Chronicity
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Morbidity refers to the burden of illness, or the severity or degree of illness. Mortality, choice (B), refers to deaths caused by a given illness. Second sickness, choice (C), is a term used to describe the exacerbation of health outcomes due to social injustice. Chronicity, choice (D), refers to the duration of a disease, not its severity or significance for the patient.