C1nounformalhealthscience
US/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
UK/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
how often something happens, especially a disease or a crime, among a group of people
In context
The incidence of asthma has risen sharply among city children.
There is a high incidence of fraud in online shopping.
The report shows a falling incidence of road accidents.
Words that go with incidence
adjective + noun
- high incidenceThe region has a high incidence of malaria.
- low incidenceJapan has a low incidence of heart disease.
- rising incidenceA rising incidence of obesity worries doctors.
noun + preposition
- incidence ofThe incidence of crime fell last year.
verb + noun
- reduce the incidenceVaccines reduce the incidence of many diseases.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the incident of asthma is risingCorrect: the incidence of asthma is rising