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

Direct standardization of death rates requires:
A. Crude death rates of both populations
B. Total deaths and population for both groups
C. Age-specific death rates of the study population and age distribution of a standard population
D. Fertility data for adjustment
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Direct standardization applies the study population's age-specific death rates to a standard age structure to compute a hypothetical crude rate, enabling comparison free from age composition effects.

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