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A health researcher collected data on the number of cases of a disease in two towns, Town A and Town B. Town A has a younger population, while Town B has an older population. The crude disease rates per 1000 people are 5 in Town A and 8 in Town B. After adjusting for age differences, the standardised rates per 1000 people are 6 in Town A and 6 in Town B.
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Disease Rates in Two Towns
Crude rates: Town A = 5 per 1000, Town B = 8 per 1000 Standardised rates: Town A = 6 per 1000, Town B = 6 per 1000
| Town | Crude Rate | Standardised Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Town A | 5 | 6 |
| Town B | 8 | 6 |
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