Question

Which of the following statements is NOT true when describing a proportionate mortality rate?

Question options:
A)This measure is expressed as a percentage of all deaths.
B)When calculating this measure, all deaths for the period of study are included in the denominator.
C)This measure is used to describe the total number of deaths in a defined population, including all causes.
D)This measure is used to describe the proportion of deaths in a defined population that is attributable to a specific cause.

Answer 1

A proportionate mortality rate is a measure used to describe the proportion of deaths in a defined population that is attributable to a specific cause.

Step-by-step explanation:

A proportionate mortality rate is a measure used to describe the proportion of deaths in a defined population that is attributable to a specific cause. This statement is true and is a key characteristic of proportionate mortality rates.

The incorrect statement would be C) This measure is used to describe the total number of deaths in a defined population, including all causes. While proportionate mortality rates do describe deaths in a defined population, they specifically focus on the proportion of deaths that is attributable to a specific cause, not all causes.