Mortality is the state of being subject to death. It is the end of life. All living things are mortal.
Mortality has been a central concern of philosophers and religions throughout history. The fear of death is a powerful motivator in human behavior.
A person’s mortality can be affected by their lifestyle choices, environment, genetics, and access to healthcare. In developed countries, life expectancy is high and most people die of old age. In developing countries, infant mortality rates are high and many people die prematurely from preventable causes such as hunger, disease, and violence.
There is no single cause of death that universally applies to all beings; each type of organism dies according to its own specific biology. However, there are some general trends in mortality rates across different species. For example, larger organisms tend to live longer than smaller ones; vertebrates live longer than invertebrates; mammals live longer than reptiles; and humans live longest of all primates.
The study of mortality is an important area of research for understanding the health and well-being of populations. Mortality data can be used to track trends in public health, identify risk factors for diseases, and develop interventions to improve the quality and length of life for individuals and groups alike