Crude Death Rate is less useful for comparing mortality between countries because it is heavily influenced by:
A. Data collection methods
B. Population age structure
C. Migration patterns
D. Birth rates
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
CDR uses total population, so countries with older populations (e.g., Japan) have higher CDRs even with better age-specific survival than younger populations (e.g., Nigeria), necessitating age-standardization.
Explanation:
Cost of Living Indices inform wage indexation, pension adjustments, and welfare benefits to maintain purchasing power amid inflation, directly impacting household economic security.
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