as in death
the death especially of large numbers of people or animals
Tuberculosis was a leading cause of mortality back then.
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People who switch to active commuting, like biking, report higher well-being and can experience a 24% decrease in all-cause mortality.
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Esther Walker, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
Studies have shown that obese cats between the ages of 8 and 12 face a 2.8 times higher risk of mortality compared to their lean counterparts.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Franson stated that such advancements in predicting mortality could help individuals make informed decisions about retirement planning and saving for the future.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Racial disparities exist for maternal mortalities in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
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Esther Walker, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
Studies have shown that obese cats between the ages of 8 and 12 face a 2.8 times higher risk of mortality compared to their lean counterparts.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Franson stated that such advancements in predicting mortality could help individuals make informed decisions about retirement planning and saving for the future.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Racial disparities exist for maternal mortalities in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Mortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortality. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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