HealthAugust 16, 2026

morbidity

mor-BID-ih-tee

Definition

The state of being unhealthy or the prevalence of disease within a population.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'morbidus', meaning 'sickly', which itself comes from 'morbus', meaning 'disease' or 'sickness'.

In the news

The article uses 'morbidity' to refer to the high rates of illness worldwide caused by chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, highlighting why lifestyle medicine interventions are critical.

WCM-Q white paper calls for urgent integration of lifestyle medicine into healthcare

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