BJOG May 2014 PMID 24738893

The power of the MicroMort.

D J Spiegelhalter

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Peak: 2 in May 2021

across 4 sources since Mar 2020

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Discussions reveal a broad appreciation for the concept of MicroMorts, with tweets referencing expert opinions like Spiegelhalter’s statement that 'you can't fool a MicroMort,' and comparing risk assessments in different contexts such as motorcycling and birth. The tone is informative and analytical, emphasizing the significance of MicroMorts in understanding personal risks, which contributes to the overall recognition of their utility.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the value of MicroMorts as a reliable risk measurement, with comments referencing experts and established studies, indicating general agreement on their usefulness.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show strong curiosity, discussing related concepts like microlives, risk comparisons in motorcycling, and subjective risk assessments, demonstrating high engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

The comments include references to specific studies, methods, and explanations about the applicability of MicroMorts, reflecting thoughtful analysis rather than superficial reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the importance of risk understanding, they mainly focus on academic and practical perspectives, indicating moderate impact on everyday decision-making.

Abstract in brief

The MicroMortBR is a unit of risk measurement used to quantify the likelihood of death within a specific time frame, helping people understand and compare risks in daily life.
It emphasizes the importance of small, manageable risk assessments to make safer decisions and improve personal safety strategies.
The concept aims to raise awareness about risk levels in different activities, promoting more informed and cautious choices for better health and safety outcomes.]

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Assessing Motorcycle Risk Using MicroMort Units for Safety

survivalskillsuk · Jun 1, 2023 320 views

Understanding MicroMort: Quantifying Daily Risks for Safer Decisions

The MicroMort is a risk measurement unit used to quantify the likelihood of death within a specific time frame, helping people understand and compare risks in daily life. It promotes informed decisions and safer…

Warwick Data Science Society · Jan 13, 2021 267 views

Caffeinated Sceptic

@Chonkubine · X

@Helenreflects Here's some more on micromorts, I find them strangely levelling, They have a cousin called microlives for chronic risk comparisons https://t.co/DIbDa47GE7 https://t.co/0dNP7mDMfM

Jan 22, 2024 · 257 followers View post →

survivalskills

@survivalskills · X

Jun 1, 2023 · 177 followers View post →

Joseph Forshaw

@DrDoomish · X

@Pouriaaa Micromorts provide ‘immunity to misleading anecdote’ Spiegelhalter 2014 https://t.co/CqVQxDPXh1 ..... you can't fool a MicroMort.....

Jul 15, 2022 · 1 like · 132 followers View post →

Quarks

@quarkswdr · X

@raketenland Die Daten zu Micromorts gelten für England und Wales https://t.co/VXWP4HsfRp

May 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 66,544 followers View post →

Quarks

@quarkswdr · X

@val_roe Das stimmt. Die Studie hat das subjektive Risk Assesment erhoben und mit bekannten Daten zu Micromorts aus dieser Quelle verglichen https://t.co/VXWP4HsfRp

May 9, 2021 · 1 like · 66,544 followers View post →

Jim Thornton

@jimgthornton · X

@alicexelizabeth Yes indeed. Well remembered! The left hand tick on the graph refers to "Dangers of day of birth". https://t.co/gihUCFMWgK @d_spiegel wrote the commentary. https://t.co/CxXTpYfvmV

Mar 22, 2020 · 1 like · 6,125 followers View post →