Friday, March 29, 2024, 3:49 AM
Site: NextGenU.org
Course: War and Health (War and Health)
Glossary: Medical Peace Work Glossary
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Morbidity

Morbidity means illness or disease. Measures of morbidity such as the prevalence of chronic diseases can be used, among other measures, to help understand the health of a population. 

Mortality

Mortality means death. Measures of rates of mortality such as life expectancy and infant mortality can be used, among other measures, to help understand the health of a population.