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Mortality

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Mortality refers to the rate at which individuals in a population die. It is an important factor in determining population size and dynamics.