incidence
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“We’re seeing that there’s a continued rise in the incidence of cancer across multiple different patient segments,” GSK’s Abdullah said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Iowa’s overall cancer incidence roughly tracked the U.S. average from 2000 to 2013, but rates have since risen in Iowa while declining nationwide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
However, bowel and ovarian cancers stood out because their incidence rose significantly among younger adults but not among older people.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Lowri Griffiths of Tenovus said incidence and mortality rates for gynaecological cancers in Wales were higher than the UK average - something she added the Welsh government needed "to get to grips with".
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The boast seemed justified to Jim and Farmer when they read the official data, which revealed a remarkably low incidence of TB.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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One example featured a patient hospitalized for gout who told viewers that they "can reduce your incidences of gout if you cut back on your salt, your alcohol, and your red meat."
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2026
"If incidences of this nature do occur, immediate and appropriate action is taken," the club said.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2024
"Whilst these are historical allegations, incidences brought to our attention where these expectations are not met, are thoroughly investigated and addressed appropriately."
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024
In recent months, several major retailers have scaled back on self-checkout machines, citing customer feedback, increased shoplifting incidences and profit losses as key factors in their decisions.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2024
Inaccurate data from countries with high incidences of MDR have made it difficult for pharmaceutical companies to meet demand for these drugs consistently, and therefore market prices have fluctuated.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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