Question: Mortality Data and Population Size for Community A and Standard Population Age (years) Mortality Rate of Standard Population (per 1,000) Community A Observed Deaths Expected
Mortality Data and Population Size for Community A and Standard Population
Age (years) | Mortality Rate of Standard Population (per 1,000) | Community A | Observed Deaths | Expected Deaths for Community A |
Under 1 | 25.0 | 5,500 | 95 | |
1-4 | 7.0 | 35,000 | 400 | |
5-14 | 6.0 | 35,000 | 390 | |
15-34 | 5.0 | 85,000 | 250 | |
35-54 | 25.0 | 45,000 | 1,200 | |
55-64 | 3.0 | 40,000 | 40 | |
65 and older | 75.0 | 40,000 | 2,275 | |
All ages | 285,500 | 4,650 |
Using the information in the table above:
i) calculate and interpret the Standardized Mortality Ratio (SMR). Show all calculations ii) What standardization method is this?
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