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

Direct standardization of death rates uses:
A. Age-specific death rates of the standard population
B. Age-specific death rates of the given populations applied to a standard age distribution
C. Crude death rates only
D. Life table functions
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Direct standardization applies the observed age-specific rates to a standard population distribution.

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