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

Direct standardization of death rates uses:
A. Age-specific death rates of the standard population
B. Life table functions
C. Age-specific death rates of the given populations applied to a standard age distribution
D. Crude death rates only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Direct standardization applies the observed age-specific rates to a standard population distribution.

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