Reference no: EM13264363

For the two populations below, calculate and compare the crude death rates. Then age-adjust population B using population A as the standard. Compare the death rates again. Indicate which comparison is more meaningful. Use a rate base of 1,000.

Population A

Age (years)          Population       Number of deaths

15-29                    1,000               34

30-49                    4,000               26

50+                       6,000               121

Population B

Age (years)          Population       Number of deaths

15-29                    5,000               120

30-49                    2,000               10

50+                       1,000               10

What is the standardized morbidity ratio (SMR) for Population B using Population A as the standard?