Which measure of mortality is LEAST affected by population age structure?
A. Life Expectancy at Birth
B. Infant Mortality Rate
C. Age-Specific Death Rate for 40-44 years
D. Crude Death Rate
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Age-specific death rates focus on a narrow age group, minimizing the influence of overall population age structure, unlike crude rates or life expectancy which aggregate across ages.
Explanation:
CPI covers a broader basket including consumer services (healthcare, education, transport), while WPI focuses mainly on goods, making CPI more comprehensive for cost-of-living assessment.
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