Incident

What does "Incident" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the field of medicine, an "incident" refers to a specific event or situation that affects a person's health. This could be the first time a person gets a certain disease or condition, or it could be a sudden change in a person's ongoing health condition. It's like a snapshot of a particular moment or event in a person's health history. The term is often used in studies to track how often new health problems occur in a certain group of people over a specific period of time.

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