CASE-FATALITY PROPORTION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Case-Fatality Proportion.
Case-Fatality Proportion - as a noun
The number of cases of a disease ending in death divided by the number of cases of the disease; usually expressed as a percentage or as the number of deaths per 1000 cases
Example Sentences
"The case-fatality proportion for COVID-19 is currently around 2% globally."
"In some countries, the case-fatality proportion of certain diseases can be higher due to lack of healthcare resources."
"To calculate the case-fatality proportion, divide the number of deaths by the number of confirmed cases."
"The case-fatality proportion can be influenced by factors such as age and underlying health conditions."
"A high case-fatality proportion may indicate a more severe form of the disease."
