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prevalence

[prev-uh-luhns] / ˈprɛv ə ləns /


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The BBC this month reported on the dangers posed by illegal skin lightening products and their prevalence.

From BBC

But the ITF says the growing prevalence of so-called "shadow fleets" could be contributing to the big spike last year.

From BBC

“Without the research base, it’s really hard to move forward with any other reforms,” he says, adding that a key finding would be data shedding light on the prevalence of gambling disorder.

From Barron's

Yet for all their prevalence, how they form has remained unclear.

From Science Daily

In contrast, "morning people," also known as early birds, showed a 5% lower prevalence of poor cardiovascular health scores compared with individuals without a strong morning or evening preference.

From Science Daily