as in prevalence
the rate at which something happens
They found an increased incidence of crime in the city when social programs were cut.
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Recent Examples of incidence
Almost every study demonstrates that fluoride greatly reduces the incidence of cavities.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
One of the main factors for the rise of NCDs is urbanization: Research clearly shows that people who live in urban areas without access to green spaces have a higher incidence of NCDs.
—Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
Other challenges include skyrocketing interest costs on the national debt, a growing incidence and severity of emergencies, and last—but surely not least—a failure of tax revenues to keep pace with spending,
A range of budgetary matters are already demanding the attention of lawmakers.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there’s a direct impact on rural locales because there is a higher incidence of unwanted pregnancies there.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
One of the main factors for the rise of NCDs is urbanization: Research clearly shows that people who live in urban areas without access to green spaces have a higher incidence of NCDs.
—Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
Other challenges include skyrocketing interest costs on the national debt, a growing incidence and severity of emergencies, and last—but surely not least—a failure of tax revenues to keep pace with spending,
A range of budgetary matters are already demanding the attention of lawmakers.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there’s a direct impact on rural locales because there is a higher incidence of unwanted pregnancies there.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Looming Healthcare Workforce Crisis The growing prevalence of chronic illness, the leading cause of death in the U.S., coupled with a shortage of healthcare workers, is straining the healthcare system.Waqaas Al-siddiq, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Black and Hispanic people, who have higher rates of chronic diseases and are more likely to be uninsured, are also known to experience a higher prevalence of glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness.Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Many commenters noted that waiting for a friend before ordering was common occurrence.Doug Melville, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Fights, rapes, and violence are also a frequent occurrence in the makeshift shelters where people also face health risks because of the lack of sanitation.Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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And while climate change is increasing their frequency and severity, Pyne argues that a society dependent on fossil fuels plays a significant role as well.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Reduce irrigation frequency or turn off systems if rainfall is adequate.The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Incidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidence. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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