Crude Death Rate of 8 per 1000 means: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Crude Death Rate of 8 per 1000 means:

A. 8 deaths per 1000 population in a year

B. 8 deaths per 1000 live births

C. 8 deaths per 1000 women

D. 8% of population died

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

CDR = (Deaths/Mid-year population)×1000.

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A population has a very high proportion of young people. Its crude death rate may be low even if age-specific death rates are high because:

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Correct Answer: Option B

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