C1nounformalhealthsociety
US/ˈprev.əl.əns/
UK/ˈprev.əl.əns/
the fact that something is very common or widespread at a particular time or place
In context
The study measured the prevalence of diabetes among adults in rural areas.
The prevalence of smartphones has changed how people read the news.
Doctors are worried about the growing prevalence of antibiotic resistance.
Words that go with prevalence
noun + preposition
- prevalence ofThe prevalence of obesity has doubled since 1990.
adjective + noun
- high prevalenceThe region has a high prevalence of malaria.
- growing prevalenceThere is a growing prevalence of online shopping.
- low prevalenceResearchers found a low prevalence of the disease in children.
noun + noun
- prevalence rateThe prevalence rate varies by age group.
verb + noun
- reduce the prevalenceVaccination programs reduce the prevalence of measles.