Direct standardization of death rates requires: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Direct standardization of death rates requires:

A. Age-specific death rates of the study population and age distribution of a standard population

B. Total deaths and population for both groups

C. Crude death rates of both populations

D. Fertility data for adjustment

Answer: Option A

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Direct standardization applies the study population's age-specific death rates to a standard age structure to compute a hypothetical crude rate, enabling comparison free from age composition effects.

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Given the following ASFR (per 1000 women) for 5-year age groups: 15-19:20, 20-24:150, 25-29:120, 30-34:80, 35-39:30, 40-44:10, 45-49:5. The TFR (children per woman) is approximately:

A. 2.08

B. 2.075

C. 415

D. 1.5

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sum of ASFRs = 415 per 1000. TFR = 5 × 415/1000 = 2075/1000 = 2.075 children per woman.

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