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MORBIDITY Definition & Legal Meaning

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Leaving physical or psychological wellbeing as a state. Caused by disease, illness, injury, or sickness, particularly where the affected individual is aware of the condition. Morbidity is measurable in terms of (1) tallying persons who were ill, (2) illnesses these persons have and (3) illness duration. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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