The table above shows information from the U.S. in 2015. Calculate the proportionate mortality ratio (PMR) for chronic liver disease in 2015. Express as a percentage and round to the nearest tenth. Include only th numerical answer (no units) in the answer box.
The table above shows information from the U.S. in 2015. Calculate the proportionate mortality ratio (PMR) for chronic liver disease in 2015. Express as a percentage and round to the nearest tenth. Include only th numerical answer (no units) in the answer box.
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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Transcribed Image Text:Total population
People living with chronic liver disease
New cases of chronic liver disease
Deaths from chronic liver disease
Total deaths
321,418,000
4,893,000
87,413
40,326
2,712,000
The table above shows information from the U.S. in 2015. Calculate the proportionate mortality ratio (PMR) for chronic liver disease in 2015. Express as a percentage and round to the nearest tenth. Include only the
numerical answer (no units) in the answer box.
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Data given :----
Total population = 321,418,000.
People living with chronic liver disease = 4,893,000
New cases of chronic liver disease = 87,413
Deaths from chronic liver disease = 40,326
Total deaths = 2,712,000
Proportionate mortality is the proportion of deaths in a particular population due to a specific cause over a fixed time period to the total number of death.
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