Incidence and prevalence data have different applications in public health. Indicate by choosing the appropriate option whether the use is for incidence or prevalence data. To provide a direct estimate of the risk of developing a disease.

A. True
B. False

This is a use primarily for incidence data

Explanation:

Prevalence is basically representation of proportion of population with certain characteristic occurring in a given period of time.  

The general mathematical equation for the same is number of people with certain characteristics in a given population divided by total number of people in this population  

It is generally reported as % or number of people with the characteristic of interest per 10,000 or 1,00,000 people

Incidence on the other hand is the representation of new cases arising in a given population in a specified time period.  

Direct estimate of risk can be determined by quoting new cases arising in a given population  

This is a use primarily for incidence data