Asked by Thành Ph??ng on Jul 31, 2024

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A researcher finds that the standardized mortality rate (SMR) for epidemiologists compared with the general population is 100.What does that mean?

A) The observed number of deaths for epidemiologists is the same as the expected.
B) Epidemiologists have a mortality rate 100 times greater than the general population.
C) Epidemiologists have a mortality rate 100 times lower than the general population.
D) The general population experience a mortality rate increased as compared with epidemiologists.
E) Nothing can be said with this information.

Standardized Mortality Rate

A mortality rate adjusted for certain factors such as age to allow comparisons between different populations or over time.

Epidemiologists

Scientists who study the distribution, determinants, and deterrence of health and disease conditions in defined populations, aiming to control health problems.

General Population

The total population or society that is not segmented by any particular criteria, such as disease status, employment, or other.

  • Interpret standardized mortality rates (SMR) and understand what they indicate about population health.
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Jerry AricksonAug 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
SMR = 100 indicates that the observed number of deaths is the same as the expected.