Which of the following statements is NOT true when describing aproportionate mortality rate?
A) When calculating this measure, all deaths for the period ofstudy are included in the denominator.
B) This measure is expressed as a percentage of all deaths.
C) This measure is used to describe the proportion of deaths ina defined population that is attributable to a specific cause.
D) This measure is used to describe the total number of deathsin a defined population, including all causes.
Tourette Syndrome is the involuntary twitching of motor or vocalmuscles. It usually presents symptoms in adolescence and is muchmore common among boys than girls. You are researching Tourettesyndrome for the CDC and find the following information. Your studypopulation is 87,026
Number of People in Study Number of People Diagnosed:
Boys 46,410 191
Girls 40,616 154
Age 6-11 37,775 169
Age 12-17 49,251 176
What is the prevalence of Tourette Syndrome in your study?
A) 1.77/1000
B) 3.96/1000
C) 3.79/1000
D) 7.93/1000
