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mortality

[mawr-tal-i-tee] / mɔrˈtæl ɪ ti /




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However, because mortality risk increases with age, post-term coverage is typically priced aggressively.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

And evidence reviews have found that some high-dose antioxidant supplements, particularly beta-carotene and vitamin E, may increase mortality risk in some populations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Shorn of sentimentality, this gentle drama follows a quietly observant fifth-grader who feels the grim shadow of mortality all around her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A 2023 Harvard study found that exposure to fine particulate air pollutants from coal-fired power plants had double the risk of mortality from similar particles from other sources.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Even with recent improvements, infant mortality rates continue to be an embarrassment for a nation that spends more on health care than any other country in the world.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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