Explain the difference between mortality and morbidity rate.

What will be an ideal response?


Mortality rate is the rate of death in a given population or community. It is important to understand that many factors can influence the occurrence of death. Morbidity rate is the ratio of sick to well persons in the community, including prevalence and incidence.

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A) synovial joints. B) fibrous joints. C) cartilaginous joints. D) none of the above.

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A. I25.119 C. I25.9 B. I25.119, I20.9 D. I25.10, I20.9

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Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a dorsogluteal muscle.

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

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