Glossary A–Z

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Incidence

Number of new cases in a population over a period.

Index

A composite indicator or summary measure used to represent a concept or condition.

Infant

A very young child, usually under one year of age.

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in the body.

Intervention

An action or program implemented to improve health or reduce disease risk.