What Is the Difference in Morbidity Versus Mortality Rates in Tracing

Multiple Choice

What is the difference in morbidity versus mortality rates in tracing disease progression in a population within a geographic area? (Select all that apply)

A) morbidity is the incidence rate of a disease within a population
B) mortality is the number of deaths in patients diagnosed with the disease in a specific area within a specific time period
C) mortality is a subset of the morbidity rate of a disease
D) both morbidity and mortality rates are needed to accurately determine disease prevalence