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Standardized death rate by direct method is computed as:

A. Σ (m_x × P_sx) / Σ P_sx, where m_x are age-specific death rates of study population and P_sx are standard population age distribution

B. Σ (M_x × p_x) where M_x are standard rates

C. Crude death rate of standard population

D. Simple average of age-specific rates

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Direct standardization applies observed rates to a standard population structure.

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