Disparities can be further disaggregated in order to identify areas of need that may be under-addressed. Table 13.4 presents data on death rates per 100,000 by age, race/ethnicity, and sex for 2013. Please refer to Table 13.4 for any questions that contain data from this table. These questions assess your competencies in correctly reading, analyzing and evaluating data on life expectancy disparities.

-Based upon your analysis of the data in Table 13.4, the percentage increase in death rates per 100,000 increases from the age bracket of 10-14 to the age bracket of 15-19. Which statement or statements listed below is/are true regarding this increase. The mean death rate of males increased by:
A) 3.869%
B) 386.95%
C) 286.95%
D) None of the above

Question

Disparities can be further disaggregated in order to identify areas of need that may be under-addressed. Table 13.4 presents data on death rates per 100,000 by age, race/ethnicity, and sex for 2013. Please refer to Table 13.4 for any questions that contain data from this table. These questions assess your competencies in correctly reading, analyzing and evaluating data on life expectancy disparities.
 
-Based upon your analysis of the data in Table 13.4, the percentage increase in death rates per 100,000 increases from the age bracket of 10-14 to the age bracket of 15-19. Which statement or statements listed below is/are true regarding this increase. The mean death rate of males increased by:
A) 3.869% 
B) 386.95% 
C) 286.95% 
D) None of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The percentage increase in death rates is calculated by comparing the mean death rates of males in the two age brackets. The increase from 10-14 to 15-19 is 286.95%.

Disparities Can Be Further Disaggregated in Order to Identify Areas