In 2016, 8625 individuals lived in the community of Viken. Eight per cent were women. Of these, 52 had women cervical cancer. Calculate the point prevalence of cervical cancer in women in the community of Viken and describe in your own words what the prevalence in this case implies.

In 2016, 8625 individuals lived in the community of Viken. Eight per cent were women. Of these, 52 had women cervical cancer. Calculate the point prevalence of cervical cancer in women in the community of Viken and describe in your own words what the prevalence in this case implies.

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In 2016, 8625 individuals lived in the community of Viken. Eight per cent were women. Of these, 52 had women
cervical cancer.
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what the prevalence in this case implies.

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