Crude death rate
Definition
The crude death rate refers to the number of deaths per 1,000 individuals in a population within a specific time period.
Analogy
Imagine the crude death rate as an "end-of-life counter" that keeps track of how many people are passing away in a population. It helps us understand mortality patterns and health conditions.
Related terms
Life Expectancy: Life expectancy is the average number of years an individual can expect to live based on current mortality rates.
Infant Mortality Rate: The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths among infants under one year old per 1,000 live births.
Age Structure Diagrams (Population Pyramids): Age structure diagrams show the distribution of different age groups within a population and help analyze demographic trends.
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