A summary measure of premature mortality (early death) that represents the total number of years not lived by a person who die before reaching a given age, is an example of which one of the four cross-cutting measures in the Healthy People database?

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This measure is an example of General Health Status, as it directly quantifies the impact of premature mortality on a population's overall health by calculating the total years of potential life lost before a specific age, reflecting the general health status of a community or population.

A Summary Measure of Premature Mortality (Early Death) That Represents