Inzidenz
/ɪnt͡siˈdɛnt͡s/
incidence rate
Die Inzidenz ist in den letzten Wochen stark gestiegen.
The incidence rate has risen sharply in recent weeks.
Medicine
technical
The number of new cases of a disease or condition in a population over a specific period, typically expressed per 100,000 people.
Die Inzidenz von COVID-19 lag bei 150 pro 100.000 Einwohner.
The incidence rate of COVID-19 was 150 per 100,000 inhabitants.
Often used in epidemiology to track the spread of infectious diseases.
Collocations
Inzidenz steigenincidence rate to riseInzidenz sinkenincidence rate to fallInzidenz berechnento calculate the incidence rate
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Context Matters
Inzidenz is specific to new cases, not total cases (which would be 'Prävalenz').
Word Origin
From Latin 'incidentia' (falling upon), via French 'incidence'
Usage Notes
Commonly used in medical and epidemiological contexts to describe the frequency of new cases of a disease.
Word Breakdown
Inzidenz
incidence
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