If Population X has a higher CDR than Population Y, but a lower SDR, this suggests:
A. Population X has better healthcare
B. Data for Population X is inaccurate
C. Population Y has higher fertility
D. Population X has an older age structure
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A higher crude death rate but lower standardized rate indicates that Population X's apparent higher mortality is due to a larger proportion of elderly people (who have higher death rates), not worse age-specific mortality.
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