prevalence

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It was the first time the ONS had given an estimate of the combined prevalence of the three crimes, after being asked by the Home Office to help monitor the government's ambition.

From BBC

The prevalence of more severe cases actually has declined in recent years, according to a study from Rutgers.

From Los Angeles Times

The 1995 song — which has long been a staple on party dance floors — has crossed over into international fame thanks to its prevalence on social media and the overall increased visibility of Latinos.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is a consistent finding that trans people have a high prevalence of experiencing violent victimization,” said Jody Herman, a senior scholar at the Williams Institute and co-author of the study.

From Washington Post

For the first time, autism’s prevalence among 8-year-olds was higher in children from racial and ethnic minority groups than in white children, the analysis found, based on surveillance programs in 11 communities in 11 states.

From Science Magazine