Which measure of mortality is LEAST affected by population age structure? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which measure of mortality is LEAST affected by population age structure?
A. Age-Specific Death Rate for 40-44 years
B. Life Expectancy at Birth
C. Crude Death Rate
D. Infant Mortality Rate
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Age-specific death rates focus on a narrow age group, minimizing the influence of overall population age structure, unlike crude rates or life expectancy which aggregate across ages.

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