50 people are suffering from cholera in a population of 5000. Out of 50 suffering from cholera, 10 died. But the total deaths are 50. What is the death rate?
Correct Answer: 10 per 1000
Description: Death rate is calculated as the total number of deaths per 1000 population. Since 50 persons died in 5000 population, the death rate would be 10 per 1000
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