as in frequency
the fact or state of happening often
the prevalence of rumors when hard information is withheld from the public
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Already, data suggest there are significant differences in food allergy prevalence by socioeconomic status.
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Isabella Cueto, STAT, 9 Aug. 2024
There has also been no change in the prevalence of characters with disabilities.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2024
There is also an alarmingly high prevalence of sickle cell in the region.
—Laura Klairmont, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
And while the conditions, definition, prevalence, cause, and cure are still being studied, long covid is turning into a public health challenge that could be enduring and expensive.
—Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
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Isabella Cueto, STAT, 9 Aug. 2024
There has also been no change in the prevalence of characters with disabilities.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2024
There is also an alarmingly high prevalence of sickle cell in the region.
—Laura Klairmont, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
And while the conditions, definition, prevalence, cause, and cure are still being studied, long covid is turning into a public health challenge that could be enduring and expensive.
—Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
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“Prevalence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevalence. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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