Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
premature death
noun
/ˌpriː.məˈtʃʊr ˈdɛθ/
Definition
The death of a person before the average age of death in a particular population.
Examples
- Many health organizations are working to reduce the number of instances of premature death.
- Education about healthy lifestyles can help prevent premature death.
- Statistics show that smoking is a leading cause of premature death.
Meaning
Premature death refers to dying earlier than expected, often due to preventable factors such as disease, accidents, or lifestyle choices.
Synonyms
- Early death
- Untimely death
- Preemptive death
