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prevalence

[prev-uh-luhns] / ˈprɛv ə ləns /


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The DoH reports each year on the prevalence of autism - including asperger syndrome - in schoolchildren in Northern Ireland.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Concerns have grown over “blue-dot fever,” a term used to describe a prevalence of blue dots that represent empty seats on venue seat maps.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

I also saw the prevalence of streetwear and the way women were dressing at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Past-year prevalence of any mental illness among adults reached 23.1% in 2022, with young adults at 36.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The surveys found a range of prevalence of “Internet addiction” among young people and adults across the globe.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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