Prevalence

usgb/ˈprevələns/
noun

When something is common in a certain place or among particular people.

Obesity has a high prevalence rate in developed countries.
Visual representation of "prevalence" - When something is common in a certain place or among particular people.

Often appears as...

  • high prevalence
  • low prevalence

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Academic

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Context Matters

Use 'prevalence' to discuss commonality in research or statistics, often in health or social studies.

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The prevalence of smoking in this demographic has declined.
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Location Specific

'Prevalence' can specify where something is widespread, like a region or community.

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The prevalence of electric vehicles is higher in urban areas.
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Quantitative Use

'Prevalence' often comes with numbers to show exactly how widespread something is.

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Researchers study the prevalence rate of a disease in various populations.
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