11 Questions
What is the state of being free from disease and having complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing?
Health
What does the term 'morbidity' refer to?
Any departure from a state of physiological wellbeing
What is the crude death rate a measure of?
The number of deaths per 1000 population
What is the opposite of mortality?
Immortality
What is an easier way to understand morbidity?
As any kind of problem or sickness that makes you feel different from your usual healthy self
What is the formula for calculating the Infant Mortality Rate?
No. of deaths under 1 year of age in a year per 1000 live births
What is the definition of Life Expectancy at Birth?
The average number of years that will be lived by those born alive into a population
What is the formula for calculating the Maternal Mortality Rate?
No. of female deaths from pregnancy, childbirth, or Puerperal causes in a year per 1000 live births
What is the definition of Prevalence?
The number of current cases existing at a given point of time, or over a period of time in a given population
What is the definition of Case Fatality Rate?
The number of deaths due to a particular disease per 1000 cases with same disease
What is the definition of Neonatal Mortality Rate?
The number of deaths under 28 days of age in a year per 1000 live births
Test your knowledge of key terms related to health, wellness, and disease. This quiz covers definitions of mortality, morbidity, and more. How well do you understand these important concepts?
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