incidence
noun/ˈɪnsɪdəns/
Frequency rank: #6,508 most common English word
Meaning
the rate or frequency at which something, especially something unwanted, occurs.
Example sentence
Researchers found that regular exercise reduces the incidence of heart disease.
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