Per capita death rate
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-008619
The average number of deaths per individual in a population over a defined period. This rate is a key demographic indicator reflecting mortality within a population. It is calculated by dividing the total number of deaths by the total population size during a specific interval.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-008619 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 924 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09) |
| See also | Per capita rate of increase; Population; Population growth rate |
Record as JSON
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