Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
morbidity
noun
/mɔːrˈbɪdəti/
Definition
Morbidity refers to the condition of being diseased or the incidence of illness in a population.
Examples
- The morbidity rate of diabetes has been increasing in recent years.
- Studying the morbidity associated with heart disease helps improve treatment plans.
- Researchers are focused on reducing the morbidity rates of childhood obesity.
Meaning
In a medical context, morbidity indicates how often a disease occurs in a specific area or population. It can also represent the impact of a disease on an individual’s health, quality of life, and ability to perform normal daily activities.
Synonyms
- illness
- sickness
- disease
- ailment
- unhealthiness
