The phrase "death rate" refers to the number of people who die within a specific period, usually measured per 1,000 or 100,000 individuals. It helps us understand how many people are dying in a particular population or area. Full definition
But as we as a nation make great strides in finding homes for dogs in need, our other companion animal, the cat, is still facing high death rates in shelters. (maddiesfund.org)
Regular nut consumers had about a 20 percent reduction in all - cause mortality, including lower death rates from heart disease and cancer, a study found. (npr.org)
We are living longer, have lower death rates for cancer and many other diseases, and a health system that people say they are mostly happy with. (croakey.org)