Mortality

usgb/mɔːrˈtæləti/
noun

The state of being subject to death.

Mortality rates are higher for older people.
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Often appears as...

  • mortality rate
  • infant mortality
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Broad Concept

Understand mortality as a universal human condition, not just physical death.

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Literature often reflects on the mortality of humankind.
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Different Rates

Mortality is not uniform; different groups can have varying mortality rates.

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Child mortality rates vary greatly between countries.
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