incidence
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And black athletes tend to have a higher incidence of cardiac death than white athletes, although it's not clear why.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Tamoxifen can substantially reduce breast cancer incidence in high-risk patients, but many eligible women do not take the drug because of concerns about side effects.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Lung cancer incidence has declined across much of the United States as smoking rates have fallen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The higher dosage of misoprostol required when it’s used alone can also lead to a greater incidence of benign but uncomfortable side effects like nausea and diarrhea.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
A more detailed comparison of the incidence of wars before and after 1945 might help to clarify this question.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing incidence
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