noun
- plural of prevalence; the conditions of being widespread or commonly occurring
Usage: formal; often used in medical or statistical contexts
Examples
- The study compared the prevalences of diabetes in different age groups.
- Researchers documented varying prevalences of the disease across regions.
- The prevalences of mental health issues have increased in recent years.
- Different prevalences were observed in urban versus rural populations.
- The report analyzed prevalences of various risk factors.
- Scientists measured the prevalences of genetic mutations in the sample.