For a particular disease at a specific time period,morbidity rates should always be equal or greater than mortality rates.

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Morbidity rates refer to the incidence of people who are sick or have a disease, while mortality rates refer to the incidence of death. Since all deaths (related to the disease) count towards morbidity but not all who are sick die within the specific time period, morbidity rates should be equal to or greater than mortality rates.

For a Particular Disease at a Specific Time Period,morbidity Rates