Donna has had numerous illnesses since she married ten years ago, many more than her husband has had. As such, Donna may be said to have a ______ than her husband.

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Morbidity refers to the condition of being diseased or the incidence of illness in a population. Since Donna has had numerous illnesses, she has a higher rate of morbidity compared to her husband, who has had fewer illnesses. Mortality refers to death, recovery rate to how quickly or effectively one recovers from illness, and life expectancy to the average duration of an individual's life, none of which are directly indicated by the information given.

Donna Has Had Numerous Illnesses Since She Married Ten Years