prevalence (Meaning)
prevalence (n)
the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread
(epidemiology) the ratio (for a given time period) of the number of occurrences of a disease or event to the number of units at risk in the population
a superiority in numbers or amount
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prevalence Sentence Examples
- The prevalence of obesity has risen alarmingly in recent decades.
- Smoking remains a prevalent cause of preventable death worldwide.
- The study found a high prevalence of anxiety disorders among adolescents.
- The prevalence of HIV/AIDS varies significantly across regions.
- Genetic factors contribute to the prevalence of certain diseases.
- Smoking cessation interventions aim to reduce the prevalence of smoking-related illnesses.
- The prevalence of mental health conditions is on the rise due to societal pressures.
- Educational campaigns focus on increasing awareness and reducing the prevalence of certain diseases.
- Research efforts are dedicated to understanding the etiology and prevalence of chronic diseases.
- The prevalence of poverty is a complex issue with far-reaching social consequences.
FAQs About the word prevalence
the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread, (epidemiology) the ratio (for a given time period) of the number of occurrences of a disease or event to
frequence,frequency, occurrence, chronicity, commonness, frequentness,incidence, regularity, constancy, appearance
infrequency, rareness, rareness,infrequency, unusualness, unusualness, infrequence,uncommonness, infrequence, uncommonness
The prevalence of obesity has risen alarmingly in recent decades.
Smoking remains a prevalent cause of preventable death worldwide.
The study found a high prevalence of anxiety disorders among adolescents.
The prevalence of HIV/AIDS varies significantly across regions.
