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mortality

[mawr-tal-i-tee] / mɔrˈtæl ɪ ti /




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In these volunteer-run gatherings, people convene — in libraries, places of worship and independent living communities — for tea and snacks to discuss their mortality in an informal, supportive setting.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Louisiana, which has serious gaps in access to maternity care, had the highest rate of maternal mortality in the nation last year.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Dr Muhammad Mosa Oldat, who runs the neonatal unit, says the mortality rate climbs as high as 10%, which is "not acceptable".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The mortality rate was 30 to 50 percent.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The fly population returned to its former level; so did infant mortality.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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