Iceberg Phenomenon

The concept of the "iceberg phenomenon of disease"is an important concept in Epidemiology.
The submerged portion of the iceberg represents the hidden mass of the disease (e.g., sub­clinical cases, carriers, undiagnosed cases).
The floating tip represents what the physician sees . The remaining Large Hidden part of the iceberg is what constitutes the undiagnosed disease in the community.
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