prevalence
Произношение: [ˈprɛvələns]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The prevalence of obesity has increased in many countries over the past decade.
Пример
The prevalence of the disease was not high in the community last year.
Пример
What is the prevalence of allergies among students in your class?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
There is a growing prevalence of online shopping among teenagers.
Пример
The prevalence of littering in the park is decreasing as people become more environmentally aware.
Пример
What factors contribute to the prevalence of bullying in schools?
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