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incidence

[in-si-duhns] / ˈɪn sɪ dəns /


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And black athletes tend to have a higher incidence of cardiac death than white athletes, although it's not clear why.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Filipino women have a higher incidence of thyroid cancer, and stomach cancer has been more common among some Korean and Japanese people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The higher dosage of misoprostol required when it’s used alone can also lead to a greater incidence of benign but uncomfortable side effects like nausea and diarrhea.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

The research, titled Egg intake and the incidence of Alzheimer's disease in the Adventist Health Study-2 cohort linked with Medicare data, was published in the Journal of Nutrition.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Judging by the present incidence of the disease, the American Cancer Society estimates that 45,000,000 Americans now living will eventually develop cancer.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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