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fatality rate (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /fəˈtæləti ˌreɪt/

The proportion of deaths within a defined population, often used in medical or disaster contexts.

The fatality rate for this disease is lower than previously thought.
Public health officials are closely monitoring the fatality rate of the outbreak.
Measures were put in place to reduce the fatality rate from traffic accidents.

fatality rate of X (prepositional phrase): Specifies the disease, condition, or event to which the death rate applies. — "The fatality rate of COVID-19 varies by age group."
high fatality rate (collocation): Indicates a large proportion of deaths relative to the number of cases or population. — "The initial reports indicated a disturbingly high fatality rate."
low fatality rate (collocation): Indicates a small proportion of deaths relative to the number of cases or population. — "Medical advancements have led to a low fatality rate for this surgery."

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