fatality rate

• Indicateur statistique représentant la proportion de décès dans une population donnée ou due à une maladie, une affection ou un événement particulier sur une période donnée.

A statistical measure representing the proportion of deaths within a specific population or from a particular disease, condition, or event over a given period.

1. Proportion of deathsB2formal

   The ratio of deaths from a specific disease or condition to the total number of cases, often expressed as a percentage.

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   • The fatality rate for the disease was estimated at 2%.
   • Researchers are studying the fatality rate of the new virus.
   • The fatality rate varies depending on age and underlying health conditions.