prevalence

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In this year's report, consumer rights have moved from first to third position in terms of prevalence, which the charity said "would appear to indicate" the introduction of consumer legislation was having "a positive impact".

From BBC

Comparable NHS prevalence data were not available for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so those regions were not included in that portion of the analysis.

From Science Daily

Despite the prevalence of digestive-health issues, flatulence researchers have been limited to either invasive laboratory studies or self-reporting, which has proven unreliable.

From The Wall Street Journal

People also are living longer lives, but that trend is frequently accompanied by a higher prevalence of multiple chronic conditions, according to the National Institutes of Health.

From MarketWatch

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

From BBC