HMS, HIC 2014 HSC 1 MC Which of the following terms describes the level of illness in a given population? Mortality Morbidity Prevalence Health status Show Answers Only \(B\) Show Worked Solution B is correct: Morbidity refers to the level of illness in a population. Other Options: A is incorrect: Mortality refers to death rates not illness levels. C is incorrect: Prevalence measures existing cases not overall illness levels. D is incorrect: Health status is broader than just illness levels.