A. Using the same crude death rate formula for all populations
B. Applying age-specific rates to a common standard population
C. Ignoring age structure entirely
D. Focusing only on infant deaths
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
SDR eliminates age structure effects by calculating what the death rate would be if the population had the age distribution of a standard population, enabling unbiased mortality comparisons.
Explanation:
Weighted indices assign weights (e.g., expenditure shares) to reflect the economic significance of items, providing a more realistic measure of overall change than simple indices that treat all items equally.
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