Mortality rate

Definition

Mortality rate is the measure of the frequency of occurrence of death in a defined population during a specified interval. It is typically expressed per 1000 individuals per year and helps in understanding health-related issues within a community or population.

Related terms

Life Expectancy: The average period that an individual is expected to live based on current mortality rates.

Birth Rate: The number of live births per 1000 people in a population in a given year.

Demography: The scientific study of populations, including their sizes, compositions, distributions, densities, growth, and other characteristics