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A health department wants to compare the death rates from a disease in two regions, A and B. The populations of the regions have different age structures. The standard population used for comparison is given below.
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Standard Population
The standard population is divided into three age groups with the following numbers:
| Age Group | Standard Population |
|---|---|
| 0-29 | 5000 |
| 30-59 | 3000 |
| 60+ | 2000 |
- a[3]
Calculate the expected number of deaths in Region A if it had the standard population, given the death rates per 1000 people in Region A are: 0-29: 2, 30-59: 5, 60+: 20.
Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.
- b[3]
Calculate the standardised death rate per 1000 for Region A using the standard population.
Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.
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