morbidity

[mɔːˈbɪdɪti]

morbidity Definition

• 1. the condition of being diseased or unhealthy, or the incidence of disease in a population
• 2. a particular disease or the rate of occurrence of a particular disease

Using morbidity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "morbidity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The morbidity rate for cancer has increased in recent years.

• Example

  The study focuses on the morbidity and mortality rates of the virus.

• Example

  The morbidity of the population is a major concern for public health officials.

morbidity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for morbidity

• unhealthiness
• disease
• illness
• malady
• sickness

Antonyms for morbidity

• health
• wellness

Phrases with morbidity

• morbidity rate

  the proportion of people in a population who have a particular disease or medical condition at a specific time

  Example

  The morbidity rate of COVID-19 has been increasing rapidly in many countries.

• morbidity and mortality

  the incidence of disease and death in a population

  Example

  The morbidity and mortality rates of heart disease are higher in men than in women.

• global morbidity

  the overall incidence of disease in the world population

  Example

  The World Health Organization is working to reduce global morbidity from infectious diseases.

Origins of morbidity

from Latin 'morbidus', meaning 'diseased'

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Summary: morbidity in Brief

Morbidity [mɔːˈbɪdɪti] refers to the state of being unhealthy or diseased, or the incidence of disease in a population. It can also refer to a particular disease or the rate of occurrence of a particular disease. Examples include 'The morbidity rate for cancer has increased in recent years' and 'The morbidity of the population is a major concern for public health officials.' Phrases like 'morbidity rate' and 'morbidity and mortality' are commonly used in medical contexts.