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incidence

[in-si-duhns] / ˈɪn sɪ dəns /


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Since 2011, incidence of most food-borne illness has remained flat.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The twins have been part of a major study led by Dr Guevara, who had noticed that the incidence of diseases such as cancer and diabetes among Laron patients was lower than in the general population.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

In fact, adding more qubits usually corresponds with a higher incidence of errors.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

Lung cancer incidence has declined across much of the United States as smoking rates have fallen.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

In fact, any health practice, such as milk drinking, which correlates positively with longevity will probably do the same with cancer incidence.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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

Their incidences, however, grew significantly worse in wartime, especially among civilians who didn’t have the same access to doctors and medical hospitals as armed groups.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2025

But they said it was difficult to fully understand the extent of the problem because there was no national system to collect data on incidences of poor behaviour.

From BBC May 7, 2025

"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

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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