If the crude death rate of population A is higher than B, but after age-standardization A's rate is lower, this indicates:
A. Standardization is wrong
B. A has a younger age structure
C. A has an older age structure
D. B has a higher mortality at every age
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
When an older population produces a higher crude rate despite lower age-specific rates, it is due to age confounding.
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