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Suppose that in an industrial town with many factories. 135 cases of respiratory infection were diagnosed in January and 173 cases were diagnosed in February. A total of 3,500 people live in the
town. What is the appropriate interpretation of the attack rate of respiratory infections over the two months?
For every 1,000 residents. 880 were treated for a respiratory infection
The prevalence of respiratory infections in the town during January February was 8.8%
Nearly 90 of every 1,000 respiratory infections can be attributed to work in the factories
Almost nine percent of the town's residents developed a respiratory infection during the months of January and February
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

The prevalence of respiratory infections in the town during January February was 8.8%

Step-by-step explanation:

Total is 135+175=308

Total as percentage of population = 308/3500 = 0.088 =8.8%

Therefore the answer is

The prevalence of respiratory infections in the town during January February was 8.8%