The crude birth rate does not account for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The crude birth rate does not account for:
A. Number of live births
B. Total population
C. Age and sex composition
D. Mid-year population
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CBR uses total population as denominator, ignoring the proportion of women of childbearing age.

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