HealthAugust 16, 2026

mortality

mor-TAL-uh-tee

Definition

The state or rate of being subject to death, often used in public health to measure the frequency of deaths in a population.

Etymology

The word originates from the Latin 'mortalitas,' derived from 'mortalis,' meaning 'subject to death' or 'mortal,' rooted in 'mors,' which means 'death.'

In the news

The article uses the term to highlight the significant impact of chronic diseases on global health, noting how lifestyle medicine can reduce high rates of morbidity and mortality.

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

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