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MSH: All deaths reported in a given population.,NCI: The state of being mortal (destined to die). Mortality also refers to the death rate, or the number of deaths in a certain group of people in a certain period of time. Mortality may be reported for people who have a certain disease, live in one area of the country, or who are of a certain gender, age, or ethnic group.,NCI: The ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area, expressed as deaths per 1000 per year.
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