prevalence
noun [ U ] uk/ˈprev.əl.əns/ us/ˈprev.əl.əns/
流行，盛行;普遍，广泛
the fact that something is very common or happens often
the prevalence of smoking among teenagers 青少年吸烟的普遍性
The prevalence of the disease is higher in some families. 在一些家庭中，该病的发病率较高。
See: prevalent
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- Doctors are seeing an increase in the prevalence of obesity.
- There is concern is over the prevalence of fine dust as an air pollutant.
- There are many misconceptions about the prevalence and treatment of depression.