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According to available data, around twenty incidences were reported in the maritime area along the French Riviera between the 16th century and the early 2000s with waves often exceeding two meters.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

One example featured a patient hospitalized for gout who told viewers that they "can reduce your incidences of gout if you cut back on your salt, your alcohol, and your red meat."

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

"Whilst these are historical allegations, incidences brought to our attention where these expectations are not met, are thoroughly investigated and addressed appropriately."

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

Teens of high school age, 14 to 17, and young adults old enough to be in college, 18 to 22, had the highest incidences of depression throughout the study, the researchers found.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

While these new incidences of yellow fever were few and scattered, they demonstrated clearly that the disease had not been completely wiped out.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy