Morbidity rate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007572",
  "term": "Morbidity rate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A statistical measure indicating the frequency of disease or illness in a defined population over a specified period. It quantifies the extent of sickness, injury, or disability within a community. This rate is often expressed as the number of cases per 1,000 or 100,000 individuals per year.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "disease"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1265 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/morbidity-rate/"
}