die Inzidenz
Translation
incidence, incidence rate
Examples
Die Inzidenz der Krankheit ist hoch.
The incidence of the disease is high.
Wir müssen die Inzidenz senken.
We have to lower the incidence.
Grammar Patterns
the incidence of sth. (genitive/von+dat) Die Inzidenz der Grippe ist im Winter höher.
to have a high/low incidence eine hohe/niedrige Inzidenz haben Die Region hat eine hohe Inzidenz.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Häufigkeit (frequency), Rate; Antonyms: Prävalenz (prevalence)
Etymology
From Latin 'incidentia' (a happening, occurrence). Related to the English word 'incidence'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'incident' happening. 'Inzidenz' is the rate at which these incidents (like a new case of a disease) occur.