Case Fatality Rate

The indicator assesses the number of people who died of a disease divided by the number of people who have the disease. It is useful for determining the severity of the disease outbreaks.

Calculate the indicator's value by taking the following steps:

1) Assess the number of people who died from the disease during a pre-defined time period. If possible, collect and crosscheck the data from more sources, such as health centres, local authorities and burial societies.

2) Divide it by the total number of all people who had the disease during the same time period.

3) Multiply it by 100. The resulting percentage is the Case Fatality Rate.

Disaggregate the data by gender and age groups.

1) Case fatality rate is one of ECHO's Key Outcome Indicators (see below).