Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Mortality

Mortality is the measure of death within a population, expressed through rates and patterns that describe how many deaths occur, among whom, and from what causes, and it serves as a fundamental indicator of population health and the impact of disease. In the study of ageing and healthcare, mortality is a central out…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 11 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 19× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2474-7785 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Mortality is the measure of death within a population, expressed through rates and patterns that describe how many deaths occur, among whom, and from what causes, and it serves as a fundamental indicator of population health and the impact of disease. In the study of ageing and healthcare, mortality is a central outcome because older populations are especially vulnerable to the conditions and complications that lead to death, and reducing avoidable mortality is a primary goal of geriatric and public health practice. Mortality is analysed in relation to its determinants and predictors, including underlying disease, comorbidity, and the severity of acute illness, using epidemiological and statistical methods such as hazard modelling and the evaluation of prognostic markers and scoring systems. Studies examine mortality across diverse contexts, from cardiac and surgical risk and stroke outcomes to infectious disease, where prognostic indicators such as inflammatory and biochemical markers and severity scores predict the risk of death, as observed during respiratory pandemics. Factors influencing mortality range from biological and clinical variables to social determinants, including social capital among older people, and complications such as recurrent fractures that elevate risk. Accurate measurement and prediction of mortality inform risk stratification and intervention design. By quantifying death and its determinants, the study of mortality provides essential evidence for improving survival and care among ageing populations.

Research published in this journal

11 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 11 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Aging Research And Healthcare (ISSN 2474-7785).

Journal editorial board
Anna Aiello · Italy Juan Manuel Carmona Torres · Spain IAN JAMES MARTINS · Australia

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