Glossary A–Z

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Pandemic

An epidemic that spreads across multiple countries or continents.

Perception

The way a person interprets or understands a health-related issue or risk.

Population

The total group of individuals under study or living in a defined area.

Positivity

The state of having a positive test or marker result for a condition or pathogen.

Prevalence

The proportion of a population that has a condition at a specified time.