reduce mortality

verb phrase

Meaning

Lower the number of deaths within a specific population or due to a particular cause.

Examples

New surgical techniques have significantly helped to reduce mortality rates in heart patients.
The government implemented stricter traffic laws to reduce mortality on the nation's highways.

Synonyms: lower deaths, cut death rates, decrease mortality, curb fatalities, mitigate mortality

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reduce mortality

verb phrase

Pronunciation: rɪˈdjuːs mɔːˈtælɪti

Definition

Lower the number of deaths within a specific population or due to a particular cause.

Examples

New surgical techniques have significantly helped to reduce mortality rates in heart patients.
The government implemented stricter traffic laws to reduce mortality on the nation's highways.
Access to basic antibiotics can drastically reduce mortality among children in developing regions.

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