mortality rate
The proportion of deaths in a given population within a specified period (usually one year).
Note: The rate is often expressed as a number per 100,000, to facilitate interpretation (e.g. 18.3 deaths per year per 100,000 persons).
The proportion of deaths in a given population within a specified period (usually one year).
Note: The rate is often expressed as a number per 100,000, to facilitate interpretation (e.g. 18.3 deaths per year per 100,000 persons).