The relative number of individuals affected adversely by a particular disease during a set period of time within a given population.

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Morbidity refers to the relative number of individuals affected adversely by a particular disease during a set period of time within a given population. Epidemic refers to a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a population above what is normally expected. Mortality refers to the number of deaths in a population. Surveillance refers to the ongoing and systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data about a particular disease or health condition.

The Relative Number of Individuals Affected Adversely by a Particular