Death rate
Definition
Death rate refers to the number of deaths per 1,000 individuals in a population within a specific period.
Analogy
Imagine the death rate as a leak in a bucket. The higher the death rate, the more leaks there are, causing the population to decrease over time. On the other hand, if the death rate is low, it means fewer leaks and thus a stable or growing population.
Related terms
Infant Mortality Rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given year.
Life Expectancy: The average number of years an individual is expected to live based on current mortality rates.
Epidemiological Transition: The shift from infectious and communicable diseases as leading causes of death to chronic diseases and degenerative illnesses.
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