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

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Direct standardization of death rates uses:

A. Life table functions

B. Crude death rates only

C. Age-specific death rates of the standard population

D. Age-specific death rates of the given populations applied to a standard age distribution

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Direct standardization applies the observed age-specific rates to a standard population distribution.

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