Question
A total of 60 patients were diagnosed with COVID-19. Out of which, 12 cases of deaths were reported. Calculate the Case Fatality Rate.
| A. | 20% |
| B. | 30% |
| C. |
40% |
| D. |
10% |
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Correct Answer � A Explanation |
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Case Fatality Rate (CFR) is a measure of the severity of a disease and is defined as:
CFR=(Number of deaths due to the disease/ Number of diagnosed cases)×100 -
Given:
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Total diagnosed cases = 60
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Deaths = 12
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CFR=(12/60)×100=20%