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Why do health agencies compare leading causes of death with leading causes of illness?

To plan where prevention is needed most.

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Why: Comparing mortality and morbidity helps agencies see which illnesses cause the most harm and target prevention.

Huh, didn't know that: Comparing mortality and morbidity helps agencies see which illnesses cause the most harm and target prevention.

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Mortality and morbidity are a grim pair, but comparing them is a 'matter' of smart planning.
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Answer: To plan where prevention is needed most. Comparing mortality and morbidity helps agencies see which illnesses cause the most harm and target prevention.

  1. Scouting America: Public Health www.scouting.org/merit-badges/public-health
    Compare the four leading causes of mortality (death) in your community
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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