Mortality

What does "Mortality" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Mortality" in the field of medicine refers to the rate of death in a certain group of people or from a certain disease. It's a way of measuring how many people are dying from a specific cause or in a specific area. For example, if a lot of people in one city are dying from a certain disease, the mortality rate for that disease in that city would be high. It's a term used to help understand and track health issues.

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