Micromort

A micromort is a unit of risk measuring a one-in-a-million chance of death. It is commonly used to quantify the risk associated with various everyday activities, allowing for easier comparison of their relative dangers. The concept helps to contextualize risks that might otherwise be difficult to grasp intuitively. Micromorts provide a standardized, though simplified, way to understand and compare the statistical probability of death associated with a specific activity, event, or period of time. Though useful for comparing risks, it's important to remember that micromorts are based on statistical averages and do not account for individual circumstances or pre-existing conditions, and therefore should not be considered absolute guarantees of individual risk. Micromorts are often used in discussions of risk management and public safety.