prevalence
Prononciation : [ˈprɛvələns]
Mot
Contexte : « health »
(noun) how common or widespread something is, especially in a certain population or area. For example, if lots of people have a cold in your school, we can say the prevalence of colds is high there.
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The prevalence of obesity has increased in many countries over the past decade.
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The prevalence of the disease was not high in the community last year.
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What is the prevalence of allergies among students in your class?
Contexte : « social issues »
(noun) how often something happens in society, such as a behavior or trend. If many people are using smartphones, we might say there is a high prevalence of smartphone use.
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There is a growing prevalence of online shopping among teenagers.
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The prevalence of littering in the park is decreasing as people become more environmentally aware.
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What factors contribute to the prevalence of bullying in schools?
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