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Prevalence
01
the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time
02
a superiority in numbers or amount
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(epidemiology) the ratio (for a given time period) of the number of occurrences of a disease or event to the number of units at risk in the population
Example
The prevalence of obesity is associated with various factors, including sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and genetic predisposition.
The #MeToo movement shed light on the prevalence of individuals in positions of power who use their influence to abuse others sexually.
Public health initiatives aim to reduce the prevalence of yaws through community-based interventions.
The campaign aims to confront society with the prevalence of mental health issues.
Polygyny is still practiced in some contemporary societies, though its prevalence has diminished over time in many parts of the world.