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What is the mortality rate for anesthesia patients by age?

While modern anesthesia is remarkably safe, with an overall mortality risk for healthy patients estimated at less than 1 in 100,000 to 200,000 cases, the risk profile changes dramatically with age. Infants under one year and elderly patients over 65 have significantly higher **mortality rate for anesthesia patients by age**, primarily due to lower physiological reserves and increased comorbidities rather than anesthesia technique itself.