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What is an incidence?

What is an incidence? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. The act of something happening; occurrence
  2. The extent, or the relative frequency of something happening
  3. (physics) The striking of radiation or a projectile upon a surface
  4. (epidemiology) A measure of the risk that a person develops a new condition within a specified period of time, usually a year.
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Measures to be taken against flooding can be strategic and alleviative to reduce both incidence and severity.
Neuralgic amyotrophy, also known as brachial plexus neuropathy, has an incidence of 1.64 per 100 000 people.
High air temperatures and uneven moisture content within the kernel result in a much higher incidence of stress cracks in the kernels.
This offset depends on the angle of incidence, the index of refraction, and is directly proportional to the thickness of the slab.
There has also been an increased incidence of atrophic gastritis and achlorhydria in patients with gluten sensitivity.
Because of the high incidence of breakthrough pain, it is important for patients to have immediate-release analgesic medication available.

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