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The phrase "a decrease of prevalence" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing changes in the frequency or occurrence of a particular condition or phenomenon.
Example: "The study revealed a significant decrease of prevalence in the disease among vaccinated individuals."
Alternatives: "a reduction in prevalence" or "a decline in prevalence".
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**p < 0.0001 by χ for trends, showing a decrease of prevalence of HCV infection in all categories of subjects.
In former studies indications were found for a decrease of prevalence in the age groups over 80 or 90 years, a pattern which was not seen in our study [ 44].
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A decrease of the prevalence of persistently infected (PI) newborn calves was observed from 1.4% in 2008 to <0.02% in 2012.
A decrease of the prevalence of some symptoms (phobias, urinary disorders, etc).
Indeed, the decrease of NRTI resistance coincided with a decrease of the prevalence of the lamivudine selected mutation M184V and the TAMs T215YF, K219Q, K70R, in patients newly infected with HIV (figure S2).
The introduction of organised cytological screening in Sweden in the late 1960s has resulted in a decrease of the prevalence of cervical cancer by ∼50% (Bergstrom et al, 1999).
However, following WHO guidelines, the implementation of vaccination policies in South Korea have resulted in a decrease of HBV prevalence.
Interaction between antimicrobial use and time was significant, suggesting a decrease of MRSA prevalence in pigs over time with decreasing antimicrobial use.
The proportion of S. pneumoniae colonization showed a peak at the age of 3 years (42%; n = 8/19), whereas a decrease of the prevalence among older children was observed (4 years: 29%, n = 29/101, and 5 years: 26%, n = 34/129).
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