If a population has a high proportion of young people, the crude death rate may be low even if age-specific rates are high. This is an example of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a population has a high proportion of young people, the crude death rate may be low even if age-specific rates are high. This is an example of:
A. Sampling error
B. Direct standardization
C. Reverse causality
D. Age structure effect
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A young population has fewer old people where mortality is high, thus CDR can be low.

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