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prevalence

[prev-uh-luhns] / ˈprɛv ə ləns /


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Growth drivers include increasing chronic kidney disease prevalence, better affordability supported by public health programs, and rising disposable incomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The results suggest Nielsen has historically undercounted the prevalence of broadcast and cable relative to streaming, said Lopez.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"It's possible this could explain the higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases in women," Cao speculates.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

But California Adventure’s prevalence of dressed-up county fair-like rides failed to command crowds.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The lyrics retain images of early American life: the one-room schoolhouse, the rural environment, no industrial noise and automobiles, and the prevalence of animals.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin