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background rate

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background rate
the rate, often low, at which some event or agent occurs, at a particular time or in a particular place, in the absence of a specific hazard.


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By putting background rate data into proper context, we want to help people make an informed decision about pandemic flu vaccinations," said Black.
Overall the background rate for UK sufferers with no known exposure to asbestos is four times the world average.
 
 
 
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