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Prevalence

Noun (General Sense):

The term "prevalence" refers to the state or quality of being widespread or common.

Example sentence: The prevalence of fast food chains has increased in recent years.

Noun (Medical Sense):

In medical contexts, prevalence is the number of cases of a specific disease or condition in a given population at a particular time.

Example sentence: The prevalence of diabetes is higher among the elderly population.

Noun (Statistical Sense):

In statistics, prevalence is the proportion of a particular condition or characteristic within a population at a specific point in time.

Example sentence: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of smoking among teenagers.

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