A new drug lets patients with a chronic disease live much longer, but it does not cure them. The incidence of the disease does not change. What is the most likely effect on prevalence?

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Prevalence will rise, because patients remain in the population longer

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Prevalence will fall, because fewer new cases occur

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Prevalence will stay the same, because incidence is unchanged

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Prevalence will fall, because the drug treats the disease

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