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incidence vs prevalence
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| incidencenoun/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ | Meaning how often something happens, especially a disease or a crime, among a group of people | Goes with high incidence | Example The incidence of asthma has risen sharply among city children. |
| prevalencenoun/ˈprev.əl.əns/ | Meaning the fact that something is very common or widespread at a particular time or place | Goes with prevalence of | Example The study measured the prevalence of diabetes among adults in rural areas. |