Denominator of crude death rate is –
Correct Answer: Mid year population
Description: Crude death rate
It is the simplest measure of mortality.
It is defined as "the number of death (from all causes) per 1000 estimated mid-year population in one year, in a given place".
Crude death rate = No. of death during the year / Mid-year population x 1000
Specific death rates
When analysis is planned to throw light on etiology, it is essential to use specific death rates.
The specified death rate helps identify particular 'at risk' group (s) for prevention.
It also permits comparison between different causes within same population.
The specific death rates may be -
Cause or disease specific, e.g. TB, cancer, accident.
Related to specific groups - e.g. age specific, sex specific.
Examples -
Specific death rate due to TB = No. of deaths due to TB in year / Mid year population x 1000
Specific death rate for male = No. of deaths amongst males / Mid year population of males x 1000
Category:
Social & Preventive Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now