Incidence rate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005756",
  "term": "Incidence rate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A measure of the frequency of new cases of a disease or health outcome in a population over a specified period of time. It is calculated by dividing the number of new cases by the total person-time at risk during that period. This rate provides an estimate of the instantaneous risk of developing the condition.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1243 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/incidence-rate/"
}