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The mortality rates of two populations, A and B, were compared based on age group and death rates, with Population B having a slightly higher overall death rate than Population A for the young age group and a similar death rate for the old age group.

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The mortality rates of two populations, A and B, were compared based on age group and death rates, with Population B having a slightly higher overall death rate than Population A for the young age group and a similar death rate for the old age group.

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Q.2 Compare the mortality rates of population A and B and interpret the results.

(10 marks)

Age Population A Population B Total


Number Number ASDR* Number of Number ASDR* population
of people of people of deaths (A+B)
deaths per year
per year
Young 50000 200 4 70000 340 4.86 120000
Old 50000 1000 20 30000 660 22 80000
100000 1200 100000 1000 200000
* Age Specific Death Rate

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