mortality rate (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /mɔːrˈtæləti reɪt/

Definition

The number of deaths in a given population or due to a specific cause over a particular period, usually expressed per 1,000 or 100,000 people.

Examples

• The infant mortality rate has significantly decreased in developed countries over the last century.

• Scientists are studying the mortality rate of certain bird species affected by climate change.

• The hospital reported a lower mortality rate for patients who received early intervention.

Synonyms of mortality rate

Words with a similar meaning to mortality rate:

• death rate
• fatality rate
• lethality rate

Antonyms of mortality rate

Words with the opposite meaning to mortality rate:

• birth rate
• survival rate
• fertility rate

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