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True about PPV is

A
Increases with prevalence
B
Decreases with prevalence
C
No relation with prevalence
D
Accuracy
High-Yield Explanation
The predictive value of a positive test indicates the probability that a patient with a positive test result does indeed have the disease in question. The more prevalent a disease, the more accurate will be the predictive value of a positive screening test. Ref: 25th edition, Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, Page no. 153

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