C2nounformalhealthscience
US/mɔːrˈbɪd.ə.ti/
UK/mɔːˈbɪd.ɪ.ti/
the state of having a disease, or how common illness is in a population
In context
Smoking is a major cause of morbidity and early death in many countries.
The study measured morbidity rates among older adults before and after the program.
Better sanitation has greatly reduced morbidity from infectious diseases.
Words that go with morbidity
noun + noun
- morbidity rateThe morbidity rate fell after the vaccine campaign.
- morbidity and mortalityThe paper tracks morbidity and mortality in rural areas.
verb + noun
- reduce morbidityEarly screening can reduce morbidity.
adjective + noun
- high morbidityHigh morbidity places pressure on hospitals.
noun + preposition
- cause of morbidityObesity is a leading cause of morbidity.
- morbidity fromMorbidity from heart disease is rising.