Crude Death Rate (CDR) is expressed as deaths per: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Crude Death Rate (CDR) is expressed as deaths per:
A. 100 population
B. 10,000 live births
C. 1,000 mid-year population
D. 1,000 women aged 15-49
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CDR = (Number of deaths in a year / Mid-year population) × 1,000. It is a basic mortality indicator, though sensitive to population age structure.

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