Used mainly to describe disease or ailment prevalence within a population over a certain time period. The incidence of diabetes rises with age.
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Not Individual Cases
Focuses on group statistics, not individual occurrences. Despite his lifestyle, his case didn't affect the general incidence of heart attacks.
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Impersonal Tone
Typically used in formal or academic contexts where an impartial tone is required. Researchers are studying the incidence of infections in urban areas.