Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smv

abbreviation

/ɛsɛmˈviː/

Definition

SMV stands for ‘Standardized Mortality Ratio’, a term often used in healthcare and epidemiology to evaluate the risk of death in a specific population compared to a larger population.

Examples

The SMV showed that the mortality rate for smokers was significantly higher than that of non-smokers.
Researchers analyzed the SMV to understand the impact of environmental factors on community health.

Meaning

In the context of public health, SMV is used to measure how mortality rates differ between groups, helping to identify health disparities and outcomes.