Incidence
- Pronunciation
- /in-si-dence/
- Category
- Epidemiology
- Singular
- Incidence
- Plural
- Incidences
Definition
The number of new cases of a disease or condition that occur in a population over a specific period of time.
Etymology
Example
The incidence of Lyme disease has increased in recent years.
Related Terms
- Prevalence
- Epidemiological studies
- Disease outbreaks