prevalence
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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
Between 42,000 and 44,000 people are living with the virus in the country, with a national prevalence of about 0.3% among adults, one of the lowest rates in West Africa, according to the health ministry.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Parents send in stool samples and the companies return detailed analyses of the types and prevalence of various microbes found.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
These included educational attainment, median household income, racial composition, average temperature and relative humidity, smoking prevalence, BMI, and distance to the nearest hospital.
From Science Daily • 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
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