Mortality patterns and morbidity

Question 1

What does mortality mean?

Answer 1

Death

Question 2

What does high morbidity cause?

Answer 2

High mortality

Question 3

Define mortality rate

Answer 3

how many people die in a population over a period time

Question 4

What is the mortality rate like for cancer in wealthier countries?

Answer 4

Northern America and Australia
High mortality rate for cancer
Low percentage of cases result in death

Question 5

What is the mortality rate like for cancer in poorer contries?

Answer 5

Middle and Eastern Africa
Low mortality rate for cancer
High percent of cases result in death

Question 6

Give 2 reasons for death in poorer countries, due to disease

Answer 6

Malnutrition, reduces the body’s ability to fight disease

Poor access to healthcare, people can’t access the drugs they need to treat the disease