Mortality And Morbidity

Question 1

Define mortality

Answer 1

Death caused by disease or illness or other environment factor

Question 2

Define morbidity

Answer 2

Refers to ill health in an individual or levels of ill health in a population

Question 3

Define infant mortality

Answer 3

Deaths that occur between birth and the first birthday

Question 4

Define child mortality

Answer 4

Deaths that occur between the first birthday and 14 years old