SPM – MCQ 22 – Direct standardization of mortality rates

Direct standardization is used to compare the mortality rates between two countries. This is done because of the difference in
A. Causes of death
B. Numerators
C. Age distributions
D. Denominators

Correct answer : C. Age distributions

If there is not standardisation, the mortality rate calculated will be higher in countries with greater proportion of elderly people.

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