morbidity and mortality

Morbidity refers to the presence of illness or health conditions within a population, indicating how common or severe diseases are. Mortality, on the other hand, indicates the rate of death in a population due to specific causes or overall. Together, these measures help us understand the health impact of diseases, showing how many people are affected and how serious the outcomes can be. They are important for public health planning, resource allocation, and assessing the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving health outcomes.