die Letalitätsrate
Translation
case fatality rate, lethality rate
Examples
Die Letalitätsrate dieser Krankheit ist hoch.
The case fatality rate of this disease is high.
Grammar Patterns
the case fatality rate ((of sth.)) Die Letalitätsrate der Grippe ist niedrig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tödlichkeitsrate; Related: Mortalitätsrate (mortality rate)
Etymology
A compound of 'Letalität' (lethality), from Latin 'letalis' (deadly), and 'Rate' (rate).
Memory Tips
Think of 'lethal rate'. It measures the proportion of people with a disease who die from it.