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incidence

[in-si-duhns] / ˈɪn sɪ dəns /


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"Lip and oral cavity cancer was the seventh leading cancer type in cancer incidence and mortality rate worldwide in adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults in 2022," says Daniell.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday that there were 2,371 confirmed measles cases nationwide this year, marking the highest incidence of cases since 1991.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

Since 2011, incidence of most food-borne illness has remained flat.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

In fact, adding more qubits usually corresponds with a higher incidence of errors.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

There is a possible problem, however, since the index doesn’t clearly distinguish incidence from likelihood.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

One example featured a patient hospitalized for gout who told viewers that they "can reduce your incidences of gout if you cut back on your salt, your alcohol, and your red meat."

From Science Daily Jan. 9, 2026

But they said it was difficult to fully understand the extent of the problem because there was no national system to collect data on incidences of poor behaviour.

From BBC May 7, 2025

"If incidences of this nature do occur, immediate and appropriate action is taken," the club said.

From BBC Dec. 24, 2024

The bill, which is being considered by the governor, would require the state to publish online data citing any incidences of abuse and uses of isolation in teenage treatment facilities against teenagers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 26, 2024

Inaccurate data from countries with high incidences of MDR have made it difficult for pharmaceutical companies to meet demand for these drugs consistently, and therefore market prices have fluctuated.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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