Several types of mortality rates are used in epidemiology:
- Crude Mortality Rate: The overall number of deaths in a population without considering any other factors. - Age-Specific Mortality Rate: The number of deaths within specific age groups, providing insights into which age groups are most affected. - Cause-Specific Mortality Rate: The number of deaths attributed to a specific cause, such as cardiovascular diseases or infectious diseases. - Infant Mortality Rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births, an important indicator of the overall health of a population.
