Risk of mortality
Risk of Mortality
Risk of mortality (pronunciation: /rɪsk ɒv mɔːrˈtalɪti/) is a term used in medicine and epidemiology to describe the probability of an individual dying within a specific time period.
Etymology
The term is derived from the Latin words 'risicum' meaning 'danger' and 'mortalitas' meaning 'death'.
Definition
Risk of mortality is a statistical measure used to estimate the likelihood of death for a population or individual within a given time frame. It is often used in public health studies and clinical trials to assess the effectiveness of treatments or interventions.
Calculation
The risk of mortality is calculated using various factors such as age, sex, comorbidities, lifestyle factors, and the presence of certain diseases or conditions. It is usually expressed as a percentage or a ratio.
Related Terms
- Mortality rate: The number of deaths in a given population during a specific period.
- Morbidity: The state of being diseased or unhealthy within a population.
- Life expectancy: The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates.
- Survival rate: The percentage of individuals in a study or treatment group who are alive for a certain period of time after a diagnosis or treatment.
See Also
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Clinical Trials
- Comorbidity
- Mortality Rate
- Morbidity
- Life Expectancy
- Survival Rate
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Risk of mortality
- Wikipedia's article - Risk of mortality
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