'higher prevalence' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to a situation of greater frequency of occurrence, e.g. "A higher prevalence of heart disease was seen in the over-65 age group".
However, previous studies have found a higher prevalence of psychosis among regular cannabis smokers.
This in turn was associated with higher prevalence of obesity and diabetes".
The study found higher prevalence rates and death rates for the elderly, African-Americans and men.
This may account for the higher prevalence of HCV variants with the G28A genotype.
In cross-sectional analyses, LCS use was associated with a higher prevalence of obesity and diabetes.
Results: We found higher prevalence in females (1.75:1.75
Women exhibit higher prevalence of most painful disorders.
This is vital in ensuring sufficient resources are in place where needed, especially in areas with higher prevalence of FGM.
"What's causing the higher prevalence are the risk factors that the athletes are putting themselves through," he said.
Kashyap, R., Hock, L. M. & Bowman, T. J. Higher prevalence of smoking in patients diagnosed as having obstructive sleep apnea.
Some women showed abnormal cervical cytology, were then carried out HPV detection, which contributed to the higher prevalence of HPV.
