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incidence

[in-si-duhns] / ˈɪn sɪ dəns /


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Overall, studies of high-dose B vitamin supplements taken over long periods have not shown clear protective effects against cancer incidence or cancer deaths.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Some forecasters are predicting that Northern California will see an above-normal incidence of significant fires due to the dryness of the vegetation, but the picture for Southern California is less clear.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

And thirdly, in terms of the survival of the surgeons, so actually surgeons working with robotic surgery have less incidence of back pain and neck pain.

From BBC • May 19, 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

In fact, any health practice, such as milk drinking, which correlates positively with longevity will probably do the same with cancer incidence.

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




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