nounfemininepl: morbidities
morbidade
1. The state of being diseased or unhealthy; the condition of having a disease or illness
The morbidity rate in that region has increased significantly due to poor sanitation.
A taxa de morbidade naquela região aumentou significativamente devido à falta de saneamento.
2. In medical statistics, the relative incidence or prevalence of a disease in a population
Researchers tracked the morbidity of diabetes among different age groups.
Os pesquisadores rastrearam a morbidade do diabetes entre diferentes grupos etários.
3. A preoccupation with disease, unhealthy thoughts, or gruesome topics; an unhealthy mental state
The film's exploration of violence and death revealed the director's morbidity.
A exploração de violência e morte do filme revelou a morbidade do diretor.
In Brazilian healthcare and epidemiological contexts, 'morbidade' is a standard technical term used by public health officials and medical professionals when discussing disease prevalence and population health statistics. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions of public health policy and disease prevention programs.
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