Using the appropriate standardization method, calculate the crude and age-adjusted mortality rates in Population A and Population B using the table below. All mortality rates should be calculated per 1,000 individuals. Compare and comment on the crude mortality rates and the age-adjusted rates for both populations. (10 marks)Reference PopulationPopulation APopulation BAge StrataMid-year population 18,000 11,000 9,000 3,000DeathsMid-year population 13,000 7,000 11,000 4,000Deaths0-24 25-49 50-74

Calculate the age-adjusted death rate from disease X in cities A and B by the direct method, using the total of both cities as the standard population. What is the age-adjusted death rate from disease X for City B? Use the following table to answer the question.Number of Residents and Deaths From Disease X by Age Group in City A and City BCity AAge groupNo. of residentsNo. of deaths from disease XAge 656,000450City BAge groupNo. of residentsNo. of deaths from disease XAge 653,000225

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